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Event:
C380: Duran vs Spicoli III
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
#R1# McBeth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McBeth lands with a cross. McBeth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. We've been told by McBeth's head coaches at BronkĀ“s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Krakowski misses with a left hand and McBeth counters with a straight punch to the midsection. McBeth staying out of range there. McBeth throwing a counter right hand but Krakowski manages to avoid it. Krakowski lands with a good body shot. Krakowski misses with a body shot
enabling McBeth to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut. McBeth avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
A jab from Krakowski misses. It looked like McBeth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A cross from McBeth lands. Krakowski takes one on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Krakowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBeth. McBeth throws out a loose jab but Krakowski uses good head movement to avoid it. Krakowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McBeth counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Krakowski is rocked! McBeth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krakowski. McBeth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krakowski throws out the jab. McBeth lands a nice hook to Krakowski's body. Krakowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# McBeth lunges at Krakowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krakowski's hand. McBeth connects with a crisp jab. Krakowski is still on wobbly legs! Can McBeth finish him? McBeth throws a hook but Krakowski blocks it. Krakowski seems to have recovered his senses. Krakowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD# and McBeth counters with a nice right hand that sends Krakowski toppling to the canvas! Krakowski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McBeth finish him?! A looping hook to the body misses from Krakowski. McBeth does a little dance to reset his feet. McBeth drops Krakowski with a big left hand! Krakowski is injured, injured bad! McBeth jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustafa McBeth! Mustafa McBeth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
C367: Dorado vs Monkey II
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1# Krakowski throws a lazy right hand but Kross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Krakowski ducks under a wild hook from Kross. Krakowski swinging wildly here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kross. Kross scores with a spinning back kick! Krakowski throws an overhand right that lands on Kross's shoulder, as Kross tries to avoid the shot. Kross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Krakowski throws a body punch but Kross moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Kross misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD# Oooooh!!! Kross has knocked Krakowski down with a huge combo! Kross steps away and waves a wobbly Krakowski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Krakowski is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut. Kross has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Krakowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Kross counters with a crisp right that sends Krakowski to the canvas! Kross follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kullo Kross! A victorious Kullo Kross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C357: Duran vs Slaissi
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1# Lalime on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've been told by Krakowski's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Krakowski misses with a body shot
and Lalime counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lalime tries to clinch but Krakowski moves away letting Krakowski counter with a right hand. Krakowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krakowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lalime doesn't seem bothered though. Lalime connects with a looping right hand.
Lalime scores with a jab to the jaw. Lalime with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut. Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalime is just out of range.#CL2# Lalime drives through and clinches with Krakowski against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lalime throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krakowski blocks it with crossed arms. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lalime. Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by Krakowski.
Lalime taking a breather. Lalime with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lalime landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike. Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1# Lalime taking a breather. Lalime using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krakowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC# Krakowski breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lalime looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Krakowski lands with a hook. Lalime tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Krakowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Lalime moves in looking to clinch but Krakowski pushes him off. A jab from Krakowski misses. Krakowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalime.
Krakowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Krakowski throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2# and Lalime counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lalime. Lalime misses with a knee to the head. Krakowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lalime keeps control of Krakowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2# Krakowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Lalime throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krakowski blocks it with crossed arms. Krakowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Krakowski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around. Lalime lands a body punch in the clinch. Lalime tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! Knees to the body from Lalime.
Krakowski is breathing heavily. Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krakowski backwards. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lalime as Krakowski tries to tie him up. Lalime lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lalime prevents a body shot from Krakowski. Lalime stalling in the clinch.
Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short uppercut from Lalime. #T3# Krakowski slowing the pace effectively. Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Krakowski is trying to break free. Lalime blocking some punches.
Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head. Lalime misses with a knee to the head. Lalime lands a shoulder strike. Krakowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lalime is keeping busy. The referee calls for Lalime to work.
Lalime trying to land knees to the body.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch. A knee to the head by Lalime.
Krakowski is struggling to control the position. Krakowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime blocking some punches.
Krakowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime. #T4# Krakowski looking to slow down the pace here. Lalime with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lalime misses with a knee to the head. Krakowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Krakowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krakowski tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
#BC# Krakowski manages to break the clinch.
Lalime avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Nice cross by Krakowski. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Krakowski takes a swing at Lalime's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Lalime has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lalime prevents a body shot from Krakowski. Lalime lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Lalime manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Lalime fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krakowski, pushing him back against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lalime dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bernard Krakowski's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Lalime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
#CL2# Lalime gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lalime tries to land a knee to the head but Krakowski blocks with his arms.
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside. Krakowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lalime has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lalime connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Lalime - that landed with a thud.
Krakowski avoiding damage as Lalime throws knees to the body.
Krakowski prevents a body shot from Lalime. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lalime obliges. Lalime tries to land a knee to the head but Krakowski blocks with his arms.
Krakowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Lalime gets an underhook and turns Krakowski into the cage. Krakowski has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Anthony Lalime seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Lalime unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lalime stalling.
#BC# Krakowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. 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! Lalime throws a hook to the side of Krakowski's head but Krakowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# Lalime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Krakowski keeps the fight on the outside. Good exchange - Lalime coming out on top.#CL2# Lalime closes the distance and clinches. Krakowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow. Lalime unloads a knee to the mid-section. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lalime blocks an uppercut.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside. Lalime misses with a knee to the head. Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krakowski backwards. Lalime has Krakowski pressed against the cage, preventing Krakowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lalime with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lalime tries to land a knee to the head but Krakowski blocks with his arms.
Krakowski working aggressively here.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Krakowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Krakowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lalime with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lalime tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Lalime. Lalime effectively controlling the action here. Krakowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Lalime won't allow it.
Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lalime unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krakowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Lalime taking a breather. Krakowski looking to slow down the pace here. Krakowski lands a right hand. Lalime lands a right hand. Lalime taking a breather. Lalime lands a body shot. #T3# Krakowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Krakowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Lalime has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Krakowski. Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lalime lands with a left to the head. Krakowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot in the inside from Lalime. Lalime is leaning against Krakowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head. Krakowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Lalime connects with a knee to the head.
Krakowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4# Lalime tries a knee to the head but Krakowski blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krakowski. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Krakowski lands with a light punch inside. Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krakowski avoids it. Lalime lands a knee to the body.
Lalime lands a good knee to the midsection. Krakowski won't want to take too many of those.#BC2# Lalime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lalime thuds his right hand into Krakowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2# Lalime pushes Krakowski up against the cage in a clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Lalime.
Krakowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Krakowski trying to control the position but instead, Lalime has worked for underhooks and has pushed Krakowski into the cage. Lalime with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lalime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bernard Krakowski's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Lalime works the jab nicely. Krakowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC2#Krakowski is rocked! Lalime moves in looking to clinch but Krakowski pushes him off. Oh Krakowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lalime lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2# Lalime drops Krakowski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Krakowski looks back up at him and smiles so Lalime waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lalime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lalime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krakowski swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Lalime gets a clinch. Lalime will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krakowski up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Krakowski.#KD2# Lalime drops Krakowski with a big knee straight up the middle! Krakowski is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! Lalime cracks Krakowski with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Krakowski falls to his knees and Lalime doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime! |
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Event:
C350: Marley vs Hightower II
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1# Lima closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krakowski circles away. Ricardo Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Lima. Krakowski sneaks out the side door and pushes Lima away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Krakowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Krakowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Ricardo Lima has been cut. Lima with a lazy takedown attempt #KD# and Krakowski counters with a nice right hand that sends Lima toppling to the canvas! Lima scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Krakowski finish him?!#ROC#Lima is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski. Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Krakowski finish him? Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
A slow jab from Krakowski misses its intended target. Lima seems to have recovered his senses. Lima has his takedown stuffed enabling Krakowski to counter with a crisp jab. Bernard Krakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Lima. Krakowski throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot. Lima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krakowski is fending him off so far but Lima persists. Nope, Krakowski circles away and we're back to standing. Krakowski misses with a looping right. Lima misses with a takedown attempt - Krakowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#KD# Krakowski lands a big right hand that sends Lima crashing to the mat! Krakowski stays standing though and waves Lima back to his feet! Krakowski throws a monster overhand right that drops Lima! Krakowski follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Krakowski! A relieved looking Bernard Krakowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C341: Dorado vs Babcock II
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1# Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Averyanov is just out of range. Averyanov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Krakowski swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Averyanov counter with a right hand. Krakowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averyanov. Krakowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Krakowski scores with a decent looking hook. Averyanov lands a lovely overhand right. Krakowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Averyanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krakowski throws a poor cross that misses
letting Averyanov counter with a right hand. Averyanov moves out of range of the strikes. Averyanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Averyanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowski. Averyanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Krakowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut. Averyanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Krakowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Averyanov counters with a left and a right that stings Krakowski. Krakowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Averyanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Averyanov. A left and a right from Averyanov both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Krakowski is rocked!#T1# Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averyanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski. Averyanov scores with a decent looking hook. Oh Krakowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A right-left combo lands from Averyanov. Krakowski misses with a wild body shot. A little jabbing left from Averyanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A punch lands to the side of Averyanov 's head but he takes it in his stride. Krakowski seems to have got his legs back now. Averyanov staying out of range there. Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Averyanov. Krakowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averyanov moves away. Averyanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krakowski's sensitive parts. Averyanov is looking to clinch but Krakowski is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Krakowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It seemed like Averyanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Averyanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Krakowski lands a nice hook to Averyanov's body. Averyanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Krakowski scores with a jab. Averyanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Averyanov slips under a jab from Krakowski. The fight stays on the outside here - Averyanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Krakowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Krakowski misses with a looping left. Krakowski connects with a jab. Krakowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averyanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Averyanov has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Averyanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Krakowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Averyanov. Averyanov blocking some punches.
Krakowski tries to stall but Averyanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Krakowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Averyanov backwards. #T3# Krakowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Krakowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC# Krakowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Averyanov scores with a head kick.
Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averyanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski. Averyanov throws out a counter right but Krakowski avoids it with no problem. Averyanov misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Averyanov clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Krakowski fails to land. Averyanov has had enough of the clinch but Krakowski keeps him there for the moment. Krakowski can't find room to land a body shot as Averyanov controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Krakowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Averyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Krakowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averyanov. Averyanov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Krakowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4# Krakowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A jab from Krakowski misses. Krakowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Averyanov. This has been an exciting period of action! Averyanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Averyanov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Averyanov throws the kick towards the body but Krakowski avoids it. Krakowski takes a swing at Averyanov's ribcage but misses. Averyanov lands a nice hook to Krakowski's body. Krakowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Krakowski looks to land a right hand but Averyanov moved out of range. Nice straight punches there by Averyanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Averyanov. Averyanov connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Averyanov throws a quick inside leg kick. Averyanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krakowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Averyanov on the wrong end of a nice jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrei Averyanov will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bernard Krakowski's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Krakowski throws a hook but Averyanov avoids it easily. Krakowski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bernard Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Averyanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Krakowski throws a hook but Averyanov avoids it easily. Averyanov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Averyanov throws a right and a left that both miss. Averyanov moves out of range of the strikes. As Krakowski backs off Averyanov throws a huge counter combo but Krakowski manages to avoid it all. Averyanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#Bernard Krakowski's cut is getting worse. Averyanov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Averyanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krakowski circles away quickly and effectively. Krakowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Krakowski looks to land a right hand but Averyanov moved out of range. Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Krakowski throws a jab when Averyanov was well out of range. Averyanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Averyanov misses with a few strikes there.
Andrei Averyanov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Averyanov ducks right into an uppercut from Krakowski. #T1# Krakowski misses with a hook. Despite the aggression on Averyanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Krakowski throws a body punch but Averyanov moves out of range. Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Averyanov uses good head movement to avoid it. Averyanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krakowski. Averyanov fails in his attempt to clinch. Krakowski loads up on a big right hand but Averyanov slips the punch. Averyanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krakowski throws out the jab. Krakowski looks to land a left hand but Averyanov moved out of range nicely. Averyanov avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Krakowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krakowski misses with a hook. Averyanov ducked under it nicely. Krakowski swings widly with a right hand
and Averyanov counters with a stiff right hand. A nice combination there by Averyanov.
#T2# Krakowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krakowski there as he acknowledges the shot. Averyanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big right from Krakowski misses. Averyanov connects with a crisp jab. Krakowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A low kick from Averyanov is predictable there #TD# and Krakowski counters with a nice double leg into guard. Averyanov pulls Krakowski in to control the position. Krakowski is working Averyanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Averyanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krakowski. Krakowski forces his way into half guard. Krakowski wants to take a breather but Averyanov is having none of it. Krakowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SU# Krakowski stands up from half guard. Averyanov swings for the body but Krakowski moves out of range.
#CL2# Averyanov drives through and clinches with Krakowski against the cage.
Krakowski tries to work over Averyanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Averyanov is pushing Krakowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Averyanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Averyanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Krakowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Krakowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Krakowski throws a shot from downtown. Averyanov moves away and avoids it. Averyanov lands with a slapping head kick. Averyanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4# Krakowski lunges at Averyanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Averyanov's hand. Averyanov ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski. Krakowski misses with an uppercut. A slow jab from Krakowski misses its intended target. Averyanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Krakowski misses the body punch and Averyanov counters with a leg kick. Krakowski throws a hook but Averyanov blocks it. Averyanov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Krakowski swings and misses with a shot to the body and Averyanov counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CUT2#Bernard Krakowski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Averyanov fails in his attempt to clinch. Krakowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averyanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Krakowski misses with a looping left. Krakowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Averyanov throws a big shot that misses. Krakowski clobbers Averyanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bernard Krakowski will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bernard Krakowski's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Krakowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Averyanov swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Krakowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Averyanov's guard. Krakowski is standing up over Averyanov. Averyanov looks to escape but Krakowski dives into side control.
#REVB# Krakowski in side control, throwing shots but Averyanov defends. #SU# Krakowski stands up. Krakowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Krakowski misses the jab. Averyanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krakowski. Krakowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Averyanov can pounce on him.
Averyanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
#T1# Krakowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Krakowski misses with a wild body shot. Averyanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krakowski backs up against the cage.
Averyanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krakowski dodges the punch combination from Averyanov.
Averyanov moves out of range of the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averyanov! But no joy. Krakowski misses with a looping left. Averyanov throws a front kick aimed at Krakowski's knee but Krakowski avoids it well. Krakowski lands a body shot.
Krakowski misses with a right hand and Averyanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Averyanov misses with a few strikes there.
Krakowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2# Krakowski misses with a straight left. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Krakowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Krakowski throws an overhand right that lands on Averyanov's shoulder, as Averyanov tries to avoid the shot. Averyanov ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski. Krakowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Krakowski misses the shot to the body. Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy. Krakowski throws a body punch but Averyanov moves out of range. Averyanov throws out a counter right but Krakowski avoids it with no problem. Krakowski misses with a left hand and Averyanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Krakowski misses with a straight right. Averyanov blocks a jab. Averyanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averyanov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3# Krakowski throws a hook but Averyanov avoids it easily. Krakowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Averyanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Krakowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averyanov manages to avoid it. Krakowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averyanov.
Krakowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Averyanov's hands. Krakowski misses with a wild body shot. Averyanov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Krakowski throws a shot from downtown. Averyanov moves away and avoids it. Averyanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krakowski. Averyanov is looking for the big counter here. Averyanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krakowski. Krakowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Averyanov misses with a right hand #TD# and Krakowski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Averyanov! Averyanov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Krakowski misses with a wild body shot. Krakowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Averyanov counters with a thumping low kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Averyanov scores with a decent looking hook. Averyanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Krakowski throws an off balance right hand
and Averyanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Krakowski misses with a left hand letting Averyanov counter with a right hand. Krakowski connects with the punch. Krakowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krakowski lands with an overhand left. Krakowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Averyanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Krakowski on the wrong end of a nice jab. Krakowski lands a nice shot that snaps Averyanov's head back.
Krakowski looks to throw the jab but Averyanov is out of range.
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 Bernard Krakowski. I think Krakowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrei Averyanov! Andrei Averyanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RFL 8.1
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1# Krahujec misses with a takedown attempt and Krakowski counters with a lovely straight right hand! Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Krahujec fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski avoids it really well and circles away. Krahujec staying out of range there. Krakowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krakowski throws a hook to the side of Krahujec's head but Krahujec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A decent looking cross lands there for Krakowski.#ROC#Krahujec is rocked! Krakowski fakes the body blow, causing Krahujec to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Krahujec goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bernard Krakowski! A victorious Bernard Krakowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RFL Connected - 5.2
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1# Krakowski slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza. Azevedo Souza scores with the left hand. Krakowski knows he should have avoided that one. Krakowski dips to his left and cracks Azevedo Souza with an uppercut! Krakowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Azevedo Souza. Azevedo Souza cracks Krakowski with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut. Azevedo Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
Azevedo Souza lands with a nice body punch. Krakowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away. Krakowski staying out of range there. Azevedo Souza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Krakowski misses with a wild body shot. Krakowski throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Krakowski moves out of range. Azevedo Souza lands a slapping body shot.
Krakowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily. Krakowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Krakowski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Azevedo Souza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krakowski on the side of the head. Krakowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azevedo Souza's hands.#T1# Krakowski ducks right into an uppercut from Azevedo Souza. A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. Krakowski does a little dance to reset his feet. Azevedo Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Krakowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Azevedo Souza looks to land a left hand but Krakowski moved out of range nicely. Krakowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza. Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krakowski. Krakowski misses with a hook. Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch. Azevedo Souza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Krakowski throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range. It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Azevedo Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing. Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krakowski. Krakowski swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Krakowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Krakowski moves out of range as Azevedo Souza strikes. Krakowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
#T2# Krakowski misses with an uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Azevedo Souza misses with a wild body shot. Krakowski looks like he wants to counter punch here. Azevedo Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
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! Krakowski swings widly with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Krakowski misses with a hook. Krakowski misses the jab. Bernard Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big left from Krakowski misses. Azevedo Souza slips under a jab. Krakowski throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo Souza's shoulder, as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid the shot. Krakowski works the jab nicely. Azevedo Souza cracks Krakowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Krakowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azevedo Souza cracks Krakowski with a right hand to the side of the head. Krakowski misses with a jab to the body
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab. A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target. #T3# Azevedo Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krakowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Azevedo Souza saw that one coming. Krakowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily. Krakowski moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza. Krakowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Azevedo Souza's head. Azevedo Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket. Azevedo Souza cracks Krakowski with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Bernard Krakowski's cut even more. Krakowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Krakowski missing with a left hand there. Azevedo Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Azevedo Souza lands with a good body shot. Azevedo Souza misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Krakowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Azevedo Souza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Krakowski throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target. Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krakowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krakowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4# A shot to the liver by Krakowski. Beautiful body shot. Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Krakowski is out of range. Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski. A quick step to the side and Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Azevedo Souza lands a body shot.
Krakowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krakowski moves away. Azevedo Souza slips under a jab. Azevedo Souza drops his hands momentarily and Krakowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Krakowski moves out of range of the strikes. Krakowski misses with a wild body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Azevedo Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Krakowski. Krakowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Azevedo Souza is rocked! Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Azevedo Souza saw that one coming. Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raphael Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bernard Krakowski's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Krakowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krakowski.
Krakowski thuds his right hand into Azevedo Souza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Oh Azevedo Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Krakowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Krakowski connects with a crisp jab. Azevedo Souza defending well as Krakowski loads up on a big left hand. Azevedo Souza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krakowski on the side of the head. The fighters circling - Krakowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Krakowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Azevedo Souza. Azevedo Souza seems to have got his legs back now. Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Raphael Azevedo Souza is winning the standup battle so far. Krakowski jabs at Azevedo Souza's body. Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Krakowski misses with a hook. Azevedo Souza ducked under it nicely. It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Krakowski blocks a jab. Krakowski misses with a hook to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Azevedo Souza defending well as Krakowski loads up on a big left hand. A jab from Azevedo Souza finds it's way through Krakowski's defenses. #ROC#Krakowski is rocked! Krakowski ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza. A big left from Azevedo Souza misses. Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Krakowski. Krakowski with the counter takedown but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily. Azevedo Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krakowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo Souza. Krakowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Krakowski is just out of range. Krakowski blocks a jab. Krakowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Azevedo Souza 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.
Krakowski just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Krakowski misses and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice body shot. Krakowski misses with a body shot.
#T2# Krakowski misses with a straight left. Krakowski cracks Azevedo Souza with a good jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big right from Krakowski misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Azevedo Souza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Krakowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Azevedo Souza finish him?#CUT#The cut above Bernard Krakowski's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Krakowski moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza. Krakowski seems to have recovered his senses. Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krakowski throws out the jab. Azevedo Souza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Krakowski tests Azevedo Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot. Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowski. Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krakowski. Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
Krakowski takes a body punch but keeps moving. Azevedo Souza lands an overhand right. Azevedo Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Krakowski.
#T3# Krakowski misses with a body punch
#KD# and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp right hand that drops Krakowski! Azevedo Souza lets Krakowski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#Bernard Krakowski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski. Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Krakowski. Azevedo Souza lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Krakowski out cold! Krakowski is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raphael Azevedo Souza! A victorious Raphael Azevedo Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RFL - Connected 4.1
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1# Krakowski just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Spicoli's head coaches at Globo Gym (5000) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Krakowski throws a looping overhand right but Spicoli ducks down to avoid it. Spicoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut. Spicoli misses with a hook. Krakowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krakowski missing with a left hand there. Spicoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Spicoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
Krakowski misses with a looping right. Krakowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Spicoli off the cage and back into range. Krakowski takes a swing at Spicoli's ribcage but misses. Krakowski throws a jab when Spicoli was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krakowski misses the jab. It looked like Spicoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Spicoli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Spicoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Krakowski is just out of range. Krakowski throws a right and a left that Spicoli avoids nicely. Spicoli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Krakowski. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spicoli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1# Krakowski throws a body punch but Spicoli moves out of range. Krakowski misses with a looping left. A looping hook to the body misses from Krakowski. Spicoli does a little dance to reset his feet. Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Krakowski misses with a hook. Spicoli ducked under it nicely. Spicoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Spicoli slips a straight right by Krakowski. Spicoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spicoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski. Spicoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Bernard Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Spicoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Spicoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krakowski. Spicoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krakowski takes a swing at Spicoli's ribcage but misses. Nice defenses there by Krakowski.#T2# Krakowski misses with a hook. Spicoli ducked under it nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Krakowski. Spicoli does a little dance to reset his feet. Spicoli thuds his right hand into Krakowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Spicoli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spicoli there as he acknowledges the shot. Spicoli moves away from the strike by Krakowski. Krakowski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSpicoli. Spicoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Krakowski looks to throw the jab but Spicoli is out of range. #KD# Spicoli lands a big head kick that sends Krakowski tumbling to the mat! Spicoli takes a step backwards and waves Krakowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Krakowski is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Bernard Krakowski's cut even more.#CL# Spicoli drives through and clinches with Krakowski against the cage.
Krakowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Spicoli finish him? Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spicoli as Krakowski tries to tie him up. Spicoli lands a left hand.
Krakowski wants to stall.
Krakowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spicoli lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Spicoli on the inside. Spicoli lands a right hand. Spicoli creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Krakowski's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Krakowski drops to his knees and Spicoli pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Spicoli! Jeff Spicoli took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Fairest fight in the game...'. |
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Event:
RFL 2 - Second Coming
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1# Krakowski lunges at Nog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nog's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Lieutenant Nog has been cut. Krakowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nog.
Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Nog uses good head movement to avoid it. Nog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krakowski sprawls and moves away. Krakowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown. Krakowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Krakowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Nog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krakowski. Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A big left from Krakowski misses. Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it. Krakowski looks to land a left hand but Nog moved out of range nicely. Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krakowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Krakowski misses with a body shot.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown. Krakowski looks to land a right hand but Nog moved out of range.#T1# Krakowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Krakowski thuds his right hand into Nog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Krakowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Nog counters with a shoot takedown. Krakowski fights it but they end up in guard. Krakowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Krakowski wants to hit a sweep here but Nog passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krakowski there! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Krakowski is working to get back to half guard.
#T2# Krakowski tries to hold on but Nog postures up. Krakowski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nog is staying active.#SU# Nog is standing up, even though he is in mount. Nog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Krakowski misses with a body shot.
Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away. Krakowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nog is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3# Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nog was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski. Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it. Krakowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Krakowski throws a right and a left that Nog avoids nicely. Krakowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. We've been told by Nog's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A cross from Krakowski lands. Bernard Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Krakowski throws a hook to the side of Nog's head but Nog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Krakowski throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Nog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nog. Krakowski has control of Nog's left arm, preventing Nog from doing any damage. Krakowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4# Nog tries to stand but Krakowski is controlling from the bottom. Krakowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Krakowski trying to control the position.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Nog is just out of range. Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it. Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Krakowski dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lieutenant Nog's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# A big right from Krakowski misses. Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Nog uses good head movement to avoid it. Bernard Krakowski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice cross by Krakowski. Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it. Nog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krakowski sprawls and moves away. Nog ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski. Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Krakowski throws a big shot that misses. Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it. Nog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krakowski. Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Nog uses good head movement to avoid it. Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it. Nog feinted with a counter takedown. Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog. Lieutenant Nog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nog was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski.#T1# Nog slips a jab from Krakowski. Nog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowski. Nog feinted with a counter takedown. Krakowski loads up on a big right hand but Nog slips the punch. Krakowski misses with a straight left. Krakowski misses with a hook. Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away. Decent striking displayed by Krakowski there. Krakowski misses the jab. Krakowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog. Nog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krakowski throws out the jab. Krakowski misses with a looping right.#T2# Nog slips under a jab. Nog feinted with a counter takedown. Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it. Krakowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nog. Krakowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog. Krakowski misses with a wild body shot. Krakowski looks to land a right hand but Nog moved out of range. Nog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Nog dodges the punch combination from Krakowski.
Nog slips a jab from Krakowski. Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.#T3# Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog. Krakowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Krakowski lands with a good body shot. Krakowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nog.
Nog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Krakowski misses with a straight left. Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away. Krakowski lands with a cross. Krakowski throws a hook to the side of Nog's head but Nog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. The fighters circling - Krakowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it. Krakowski throws a jab when Nog was well out of range. Nog feinted with a counter takedown.#T4# Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy. Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it. Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Nog defending well as Krakowski loads up on a big left hand. Nog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krakowski. Krakowski throws a jab when Nog was well out of range. Krakowski misses the shot to the body. Nog slips a straight right by Krakowski. Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it. Krakowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Krakowski misses the shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Krakowski throws a lazy right hand but Nog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Krakowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Lieutenant Nog's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Krakowski throws a lazy right hand but Nog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Krakowski misses with a wild body shot. Nice defenses there by Nog. Nog slips under a jab. Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away. Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Nog. Nog feinted with a counter takedown. Krakowski throws a hook to the side of Nog's head but Nog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krakowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Nog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krakowski misses with a body shot.
Krakowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1# A slow jab from Krakowski misses its intended target. Nog appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Krakowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown. Krakowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Nog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krakowski throws out the jab. Nog appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Nog moves out of range as Krakowski strikes. Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Nog defending well as Krakowski loads up on a big left hand. Krakowski throws an overhand right that lands on Nog's shoulder, as Nog tries to avoid the shot. Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away. Krakowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it. Krakowski misses with a straight right. Nog feinted with a counter takedown. Krakowski misses with a body shot.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2# Krakowski looks to throw the jab but Nog is out of range. Krakowski misses with a wild body shot. Nog blocks a jab. Nog feinted with a counter takedown. Krakowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krakowski sprawls and moves away. Nog moves away from the strike by Krakowski. Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog. Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it. Krakowski loads up on a big right hand but Nog slips the punch. Nog appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Nog ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski. Nog feinted with a counter takedown. Krakowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3# Nog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Krakowski takes a swing at Nog's ribcage but misses. Krakowski misses with a looping left. Nog blocks a jab. Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Krakowski throws a good cross that connects.
Krakowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nog sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nog feinted with a counter takedown. Nog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Krakowski stuns Nog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krakowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4# Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog. Nog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Nog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Krakowski. Nog appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Krakowski misses with a hook. Nog ducked under it nicely. Krakowski misses with a hook. Nog ducked under it nicely. Krakowski thows a left - swing and a miss! Krakowski throws a hook but Nog avoids it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krakowski throws out the jab. Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it. Lieutenant Nog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bernard Krakowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Krakowski misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Bernard Krakowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Krakowski 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Krakowski! Bernard Krakowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - mma 2
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1# Krakowski tests Sparta Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Krakowski throws an overhand right that drops Sparta Jr like a sack of potatoes! Krakowski dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Krakowski! A very excited looking Bernard Krakowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
APEX 9
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1# Krakowski loads up on a big right hand but Kula slips the punch. Krakowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Krakowski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Krakowski swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kula to counter with a crisp jab. Krakowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kula on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kalle Kula has been cut. The fighters circle momentarily. Kula darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A slow jab from Krakowski misses its intended target. Kula scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut. Krakowski misses the shot to the body. Krakowski misses with a hook
and Kula counters with a straight right hand. Krakowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Krakowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kula. Nice body punch from Kula. Kula digs a good body shot into Krakowski's ribs. Kula connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Krakowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Krakowski thows a left - swing and a miss! Krakowski tries to move into range but Kula moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Krakowski misses with a wild body shot. Kula looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# Kula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakowski swings for the body but Kula moves out of range.
Krakowski scores with a shot to the body.
Kula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krakowski circles away quickly and effectively. Krakowski throws a big shot that misses. Kula scores with a shot to the body.
Kula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krakowski manages to avoid it. Krakowski misses with a hook. Krakowski misses with a looping right. Krakowski slips a jab from Kula. Kula misses with a hook
and Krakowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Krakowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krakowski slips under a jab from Kula. Kula lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kula misses with a straight left. Krakowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Krakowski swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice uppercut there from Kula. Kula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krakowski sees it coming and avoids it easily. Krakowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Good shot there by Krakowski. Kula lands a slapping body shot.
Krakowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kula manages to avoid it. Kula is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Krakowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Krakowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Krakowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kula.
Kula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kula ducks right into an uppercut from Krakowski. Nice shot lands for Krakowski. Kula misses with a left hand and Krakowski counters with a stiff right hand. Kula scores with a nice strike. Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy. Krakowski thuds his right hand into Kula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Krakowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Krakowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A cross from Kula lands. Krakowski throws a hook but Kula avoids it easily. Krakowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Krakowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kula finds it's way round the side to connect with Krakowski's head. Kula throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kula lands a jab to Krakowski's midsection. Krakowski moves out of range of the strikes. Krakowski ducks right into an uppercut from Kula. Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy. Krakowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Krakowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kula might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A swing and a miss from Krakowski. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kula throws a hook but Krakowski avoids it easily. Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kula. Krakowski takes a swing at Kula's ribcage but misses. #T4# Krakowski takes a swing at Kula's ribcage but misses. Kula is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kula connects with a body shot. Kula lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krakowski backs up against the cage.
Kula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krakowski manages to avoid it. Krakowski misses with a hook
and Kula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Krakowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krakowski throws a nice looking combination but Kula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kula moves away from the strike by Krakowski. Krakowski swings widly with a right hand
and Kula counters with a straight right hand. Krakowski defending well as Kula loads up on a big left hand. Krakowski throws a lazy right hand but Kula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Krakowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kula. Kula connects with a looping right hand.
Kula ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kula dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Good exchange - Kula coming out on top. Krakowski connects with a looping right hand.
Krakowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Kula throws a looping overhand right but Krakowski ducks down to avoid it. Kula jabs Krakowski right on the nose. Krakowski blinks but takes it well. Kula ducks right into an uppercut from Krakowski. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Krakowski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Kula takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kula misses with a looping right. Krakowski connects with a body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Krakowski moves out of range of the strikes. Kula takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Krakowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kula finds it's way round the side to connect with Krakowski's head. Krakowski throws a hook but Kula blocks it. Krakowski clobbers Kula with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Kula is rocked! Kula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kula is still on wobbly legs! Can Krakowski finish him? Krakowski fakes the body blow, causing Kula to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kula goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bernard Krakowski! During a confident post fight interview, Bernard Krakowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
APEX 6
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1# Obasi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD# Obasi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Krakowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Obasi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Obasi with a flurry of punches that miss. Krakowski controls Obasi momentarily but Obasi frees himself. Krakowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Obasi wants to improve his position but Krakowski is controlling well.
Obasi 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. Krakowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obasi keeps working. Obasi gets full guard.#T1# Krakowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB# Obasi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Obasi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krakowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krakowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Obasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krakowski. Krakowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Krakowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Krakowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krakowski has managed to get both his arms back between Obasi's legs - danger averted. Krakowski wants to control from the top but Obasi keeps moving. #T2# Obasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Obasi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krakowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krakowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Krakowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Krakowski with a flurry of punches that miss. Krakowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Obasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Krakowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Krakowski trying to control but Obasi is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB# Obasi looking for a guillotine here but Krakowski defends easily.
Krakowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Obasi has wrist control. Krakowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obasi is keeping the position for now. Krakowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Obasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Krakowski won't allow Obasi to sweep him here. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obasi is on top in guard.
#REVR# Obasi postures up.
Obasi is in close to Krakowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4# Obasi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Krakowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Obasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Obasi lands a couple of decent looking shots. Krakowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Obasi scoring with punches to the head and body. Krakowski trying to keep a closed guard but Obasi is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Obasi won't allow Krakowski to sweep him here. Obasi is in close to Krakowski's body, working some short punches and elbows. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Obasi dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Krakowski looks to land a left hand but Obasi moved out of range nicely. Obasi appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Obasi throws a sloppy head kick and Krakowski moves out of range easily. Krakowski throws a right hand that misses
and Obasi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski. Krakowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Krakowski connects with a body shot. Obasi connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut. Obasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowski. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obasi. Krakowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obasi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Obasi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krakowski pinned against the cage. Krakowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Krakowski throws out a counter right but Obasi avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Obasi is just out of range. Krakowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1# Krakowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Obasi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krakowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Obasi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Obasi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Krakowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Krakowski.#CUT2#It looks like Solomon Obasi has been cut. Obasi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krakowski swivels and escapes. Obasi misses with a wild combination.
Obasi keeps Krakowski at a distance using the push kick. Obasi on the wrong end of a nice jab. Krakowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. 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!#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Krakowski enables Obasi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krakowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Krakowski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2# Obasi looks to land a combination but Krakowski avoids it well. Krakowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Obasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Obasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
Obasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Krakowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Obasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Obasi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Obasi lands a leg kick that knocks Krakowski off balance momentarily. Krakowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obasi momentarily.
Obasi tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Obasi misses. Obasi fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Obasi throws a head kick that misses. Krakowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Krakowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obasi. Jab by Obasi. A slow jab from Krakowski misses its intended target. Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Obasi. #T3# Krakowski scores with a punch to the head. Obasi connects with a high kick. Krakowski misses with a hook. Krakowski drops Obasi with a big left hand! Obasi is injured, injured bad! Krakowski jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Krakowski! A relieved looking Bernard Krakowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
APEX 2
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1# Krakowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it. Krakowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krakowski at a distance.
Tsuruta takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut. Bernard Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Krakowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuruta off the cage and back into range. Krakowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body. Krakowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krakowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot. Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight. Krakowski throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.#T1# Krakowski misses with a body punch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot. Krakowski throws a combination that misses and Tsuruta counters with a one-two to the body. Krakowski misses with a right hand and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krakowski rather than just go for the knockout. Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it. Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes. Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski shows good takedown defense. Krakowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krakowski! A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tsuruta prevents Krakowski from escaping the position. Krakowski gets back to half guard. Tsuruta trying to control the action but Krakowski is working from the bottom. Krakowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2# Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tsuruta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Krakowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Krakowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Krakowski has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle. Krakowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Krakowski is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Krakowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski. Tsuruta feints the counter takedown. Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nice shot lands for Krakowski.#TD2# Tsuruta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krakowski sprawls well initially but Tsuruta persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Krakowski trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.
#T4# Tsuruta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krakowski defending well though. Tsuruta winds up and cracks Krakowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Tsuruta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Krakowski wants to improve his position but Tsuruta is controlling well.
Tsuruta is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Krakowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Krakowski misses the shot to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Krakowski as he connects with a hook. Krakowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krakowski. Tsuruta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krakowski defends well and Tsuruta ends up having to push Krakowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Krakowski defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand. #TD2# Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Tsuruta not doing much here.
Krakowski wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Tsuruta wants to control but Krakowski is keeping him busy. Tsuruta is looking to stall here but Krakowski recovers full guard. Krakowski wants to sweep but no luck. Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Krakowski keeps moving. Krakowski wants to control but Tsuruta passes easily into half guard.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Tsuruta working Krakowski over with strikes. Krakowski has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Krakowski is trying to control but can't.
Krakowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Tsuruta trying to control the action but Krakowski is working from the bottom. Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Krakowski's head. Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Krakowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# Krakowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes. Krakowski is trying to get back to full guard. Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Krakowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Krakowski's temple. Krakowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Tsuruta from advancing position. Tsuruta content to control rather than advance. Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Tsuruta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Tsuruta with the ground and pound from mount. Krakowski is looking to get to half guard. Krakowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Krakowski working to try and regain half guard.
Tsuruta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Krakowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krakowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta'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# Krakowski throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it. Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Krakowski throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range. Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Tsuruta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krakowski to score with a decent uppercut. Krakowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Tsuruta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Krakowski throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta. #ES# Krakowski has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tsuruta is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. This has been an exciting period of action! A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsuruta. Tsuruta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krakowski is defending well.#T1# Krakowski is trying to drag Tsuruta to the mat but Tsuruta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Tsuruta takes a shot to the head. #BC2# Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tsuruta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski avoids it really well and circles away. Krakowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsuruta's head backwards. Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski. And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Krakowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2# Tsuruta slips under a jab from Krakowski. Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
Bernard Krakowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta. Tsuruta has a takedown stuffed. Bernard Krakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta. Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tsuruta jabs Krakowski right on the nose. Krakowski blinks but takes it well. Tsuruta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range. Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Krakowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. 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! Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowski.#T3# Tsuruta connects with a body shot. Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krakowski as he jumps to the side. Nice jab there from Krakowski. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsuruta is defended easily by Krakowski. Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range. Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krakowski doesn't seem bothered though. Tsuruta slips under a jab from Krakowski.#T4# Tsuruta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krakowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy. Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Krakowski misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely. Krakowski jabs at Tsuruta's body. Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming. Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it easily. Krakowski swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body. Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming. Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta. Bernard Krakowski is winning the standup battle so far. Tsuruta slips a straight right by Krakowski. Bernard Krakowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! 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! Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Bernard Krakowski showed his dominance in that final round. I think Tsuruta 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta! After the big win, Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SMFL 22 - Duran vs. Kardi
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1# Krakowski misses with a body punch
and Brodie counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut. Brodie throws a leg kick but Krakowski checks it. Brodie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krakowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Brodie. Brodie blocks a jab. Brodie throws a hook to the side of Krakowski's head but Krakowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Brodie throws a leg kick which misses Krakowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Krakowski tries to avoid it. Krakowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brodie momentarily.
Krakowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Krakowski misses. Brodie misses with a looping right. Brodie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krakowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Brodie. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brodie misses with a body shot.
Krakowski blocks a low kick nicely. Krakowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Brodie jabbing away but nothing is landing. Krakowski misses with a body shot.
Krakowski lands a jab-cross combination. #T1# Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Brodie misses with a straight left. Good work by Krakowski as he checks the leg kick. It looked like Krakowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Krakowski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Brodie now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A slow jab from Krakowski misses its intended target. Brodie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krakowski under the eye. Krakowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Brodie is rocked! Krakowski cracks Brodie's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Brodie slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Krakowski can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bernard Krakowski! Bernard Krakowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMFL 17 - Shields vs. Metharom
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1# Kula swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krakowski. Kula dodges the punch combination from Krakowski.
Krakowski keeps the fight on the outside. Kula looks to land a left hand but Krakowski moved out of range nicely. Kula dips to his left and cracks Krakowski with an uppercut! Krakowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Kula wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Krakowski throws a right hand that misses
and Kula counters with a stiff right hand. Krakowski swings for the body but Kula moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kula! But no joy. Krakowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2# and Kula counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kula. Kula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kula stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kula taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kula lands with a left to the head. Kula lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krakowski backwards. Kula is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kula on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kula's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1# Krakowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kula avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A short right from Kula. A battle for position here, against the cage. Kula lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kula. Kula scores with a shot to the side of Krakowski's head. Kula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kula presses Krakowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kula works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krakowski is breathing heavily. Still in the clinch, Kula scores with a nice short uppercut. Kula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krakowski backwards. A body shot lands from Kula.
Kula controlling the action here for a moment.
Kula dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kula receives a warning from the referee for stalling. A right hook to the body lands for Kula.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A body shot lands from Kula.
Kula cracks Krakowski with a nice body shot. Kula works on Krakowski's body with a couple of short punches. Nice body punch from Kula - that landed with a thud.
Kula lands a hook to the side of the head. Kula leaning against his opponent.
Kula pushes Krakowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A hook to the body from Kula.
Kula leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Kula.
Kula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krakowski backwards. Krakowski letting Kula take a breather here. A short left from Kula. A hook to the body from Kula.
Kula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kula scores with a shot to the side of Krakowski's head. Kula lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Kula breaks the clinch.
Kula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3# Kula lands a right hook to the body.
Krakowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Krakowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krakowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kula throws a jab when Krakowski was well out of range. Kula scores with a jab to the body. Kula closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut. Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Kula is just out of range. Krakowski misses the jab. Kula scores with a body shot.
Kula works the jab nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Krakowski thows a left - swing and a miss! Kula looks to throw the jab but Krakowski is out of range. Krakowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kula lands a jab to Krakowski's midsection. Kula has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Krakowski is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T4# Krakowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krakowski throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kula counter with a right hand. Kula slips under a jab. Kula lands the left hand. Kula attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kula's corner calls for a 1-2. Kula obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kula just misses with a punch to the body.
Kula throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Krakowski loads up on a big right hand but Kula slips the punch. Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Kula. Krakowski ducks right into an uppercut from Kula. Kalle Kula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Krakowski misses the shot to the body. Kula catches Krakowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kula lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Krakowski misses with a wild body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kula dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bernard Krakowski's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Kula fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Krakowski walks into a jab. Krakowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A looping hook to the body misses from Krakowski. Kula does a little dance to reset his feet. Krakowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kula counters with a straight right hand. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kula. Kula connects with a body shot that sends Krakowski's belly button to the back. Kula's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krakowski under the eye. Kula throws a lazy right hand but Krakowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Krakowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kula looks like he wants to counter punch here. Krakowski slips under a jab. Kula takes a swing at Krakowski's ribcage but misses. Krakowski feinted with a counter takedown. Kula takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Krakowski ducks under a wild hook from Kula. Kula uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kula throws a hook to the side of Krakowski's head but Krakowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# A big left from Kula misses. Kula lands a glancing blow to the side of Krakowski's head. Kula cracks Krakowski with a right hand to the side of the head. Krakowski misses with a straight left. Kula smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kula throws a hook to the side of Krakowski's head but Krakowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kula throws a body shot but no joy. Kula scores with a jab to the body. Kula looks to score with a jab to the body but Krakowski is just out of range. Kula throws a looping overhand right but Krakowski ducks down to avoid it. Krakowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Krakowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Kula. Krakowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krakowski. Krakowski misses with a hook
enabling Kula to counter with a crisp jab. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kula scores with a nice head shot. Krakowski throws a hook to the side of Kula's head but Kula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Krakowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Krakowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Krakowski avoids the body shot from Kula.
Krakowski swings away with a body shot that misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. and Kula counters with a left to the body. Kula punishes Krakowski's body with a nice straight punch. Krakowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kula avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kula lands with a hook. Krakowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Krakowski takes one on the button. Krakowski misses with a body shot.
Kula avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Krakowski moves forwards but Kula connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kula is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3# Kula throws a head kick but Krakowski moves out of range.
Krakowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kula. Krakowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Krakowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kula sprawls and moves away. Krakowski thows a left - swing and a miss! Kula cracks Krakowski with an open hand slap. Kalle Kula seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kula scores with a decent looking hook. A jab lands there for Kula. Kula connects with a single shot there. Kula dips to his left and cracks Krakowski with an uppercut!#ROC2#Krakowski is rocked! Krakowski misses with an uppercut
and Kula counters with a lovely shot to the body. Nice uppercut lands for Krakowski. That snapped Kula's head back.
Krakowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kula ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski. Krakowski avoids the body shot from Kula.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kula connects with a looping right hand.
Kula lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kula misses with a hook. Krakowski ducked under it nicely. Krakowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kula has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kula lunges at Krakowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krakowski's hand. Oh Krakowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Krakowski throws a big shot that misses. Krakowski seems to have got his legs back now. Kula just misses with a punch to the body.
Kula scores with a hook to the body. Krakowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Krakowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Krakowski misses its intended target. Kula lands a jab to Krakowski's midsection. Kula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krakowski moves away. Krakowski throwing a counter right hand but Kula manages to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kula pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krakowski back to the cage. Kula follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Krakowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kula moves away. Kula lands a slapping body shot.
Krakowski walks into a left hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bernard Krakowski's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Kula lands with an overhand left. Krakowski looks to land a left hand but Kula moved out of range nicely. Kula tries to counter with a clinch but Krakowski shakes him off and moves away. Krakowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kula was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski. Krakowski throws out a powerful jab. Krakowski misses the shot to the body. Kula throws a shot from downtown. Krakowski moves away and avoids it. Kula lands a nice shot that snaps Krakowski's head back.
Kula jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kula lands a nice hook to Krakowski's body. Krakowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kula misses with a hook
and Krakowski counters with a nice uppercut. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kula throws a sloppy head kick and Krakowski moves out of range easily. A punch lands to the side of Krakowski 's head but he takes it in his stride. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circling - Krakowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kula misses with the combination.
#T1# The fighters circling - Krakowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Krakowski throws an off balance right hand
and Kula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kula throws a head kick but Krakowski moves out of range.
Kula lands a nice hook to Krakowski's body. Krakowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kula sizes up Krakowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krakowski at a distance.
Kula throws a sloppy head kick and Krakowski moves out of range easily. Kula misses with a body shot.
Krakowski moves out of range of the strikes. Kula throws a jab but it's blocked by Krakowski. Kula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krakowski moves away. Nice straight punches there by Kula. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kula. Krakowski blocks a jab. Krakowski throws a jab when Kula was well out of range. Kula raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2# Kula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kula lands a jab to the nose. Krakowski missing with a left hand there. Kula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Krakowski loads up on a big right hand but Kula slips the punch. Kula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Krakowski throws a sloppy body shot
and Kula counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nice jab there from Kula. Krakowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kula keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krakowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Krakowski lands a jab to the nose. Krakowski misses with a body shot.
#T3# Kula lands a jab to Krakowski's midsection. Krakowski needs to keep his hands up - Kula had a free shot at his head there. Krakowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krakowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kula moves away. Kula misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krakowski defending well as Kula loads up on a big left hand. Krakowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krakowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kula. Kula throws a hook but Krakowski avoids it easily. Kula avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Krakowski misses with a wild body shot. Kula moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A telegraphed right hand from Krakowski misses the target. Krakowski misses with a body punch
and Kula counters with a lovely straight right hand! Krakowski loads up on a big right hand but Kula slips the punch.#T4# Kula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
Kula now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Kula. Krakowski avoids the head kick by Kula.
Krakowski feinted with a counter takedown. Kula lands an overhand right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kula misses with an uppercut. Kula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krakowski. Kula misses with a hook. Kula scores with a shot to the body.
Krakowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kula. Kula comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kula misses the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Krakowski misses the target. Kula lands a right hook to the body.
Bernard Krakowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kalle Kula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight! Kalle Kula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kula 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kula! After winning the bout, Kalle Kula thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMFL 14 - Chai vs. Kardi
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1# Krakowski misses with a wild body shot. A big left from Krakowski misses. Hogan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Krakowski swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD# and Hogan counters with a shoot takedown. Krakowski fights it but they end up in guard. Krakowski tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hogan looking to pass the guard. Krakowski wants to sweep here but Hogan controlling him for the moment. Krakowski is trying to keep Hogan in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krakowski seems keen to control Hogan's posture. Hogan is pushing down on Krakowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krakowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Hogan has managed to sneak the leg through. Hogan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Hogan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krakowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hogan. #T1# Krakowski trying to control here.
Hogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hogan wants to pass to mount but Krakowski is defending the position. Hogan moves into full mount! Krakowski won't be happy about that! #SUB# Hogan is working for a guillotine from mount but Krakowski frees his head quite easily.
Krakowski is trying desperately to improve position. Hogan cracks Krakowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2# Hogan looking to control but Krakowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Hogan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Krakowski looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB# Krakowski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hogan. Hogan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Hogan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Krakowski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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! Hogan fails to take his opponent's back. Krakowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Hogan has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB# Hogan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Krakowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3# Hogan trying to control but Krakowski is having none of it. Krakowski tries to reverse the position but Hogan maintains control. Hogan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut. Hogan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB# Hogan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB# Hogan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Hogan with good strikes from the mount here! Krakowski tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB# Hogan working for a guillotine from mount but Krakowski is in no mood to give up. Krakowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4# Hogan looking to control but Krakowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Krakowski tries to reverse the position but Hogan maintains control. Hogan landing strikes from the mount. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Hogan is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Hogan extends the arm and Krakowski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Hogan! |
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Event:
SMFL 11 - Sadewa vs. Hunt II
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1# A chopping leg kick lands by Gaspar. Krakowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Krakowski misses with a left hand and Gaspar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gaspar throws a push kick but Krakowski slaps the foot to one side. Krakowski attempts a counter takedown but Gaspar avoids it well and moves away. Krakowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut.#CL2# Gaspar gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gaspar scores with a shot to the side of Krakowski's head. A short right from Gaspar on the inside. Gaspar tries to throw a body punch but Krakowski avoids it by throwing Gaspar back against the cage. Gaspar lands a body shot. A short uppercut from Gaspar. Gaspar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krakowski backwards. Gaspar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right from Gaspar. Gaspar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaspar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gaspar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD# Krakowski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gaspar wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Gaspar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1# Krakowski is trying to control. Gaspar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gaspar is looking to control Krakowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaspar avoid being mounted? Krakowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Gaspar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2# Gaspar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krakowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gaspar is tightening it up a little... Krakowski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Krakowski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Krakowski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gaspar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pablo Gaspar! |
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Event:
SMFL 9 - Chai vs. Thuta
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1# Duarte goes for a double leg but Krakowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krakowski continues to drive forward. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Krakowski lands a body shot. Duarte is breathing heavily. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krakowski as Duarte tries to tie him up. #TD2# Duarte is fighting off a takedown attempt but Krakowski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Duarte to the mat. Duarte regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Duarte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Duarte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krakowski controls the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Krakowski advances position into side control! Krakowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Duarte! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krakowski dominating with strikes here.#CUT2#It looks like Francisco Duarte has been cut. Krakowski lands a big shot there that rocks Duarte but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Duarte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krakowski on the ground. Krakowski scoring with strikes but Duarte is staying in there. #ROC2#Duarte is rocked!#CUT2#Francisco Duarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Francisco Duarte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bernard Krakowski! A victorious Bernard Krakowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMFL 7 - O'Brien vs. Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1# Vitalik moves out of range of the strikes. Krakowski takes a swing at Vitalik's ribcage but misses. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vitalik, as that shot connected.
#CUT#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut. Vitalik lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Krakowski goes down and covers up as Vitalik starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik! |
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Event:
SMFL 4
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1# Krakowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Kalani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krakowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalani. Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy. Krakowski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKalani. Kalani throws a head kick but Krakowski moves out of range.
Krakowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kalani throws a nice outside leg kick. A decent looking body kick lands there for Kalani. Kalani misses with a head kick.
Krakowski misses the shot to the body. Kalani throws a front kick that sends Krakowski stumbling back into the cage. Kalani misses with a kick to the body.
Kalani throws a head kick that misses. Krakowski throws a shot from downtown. Kalani moves away and avoids it. Kalani misses with a straight left. An inside leg kick lands from Kalani. Krakowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Kalani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Krakowski catches Kalani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kalani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krakowski.
#KD# Kalani lands a big head kick that sends Krakowski tumbling to the mat! Kalani takes a step backwards and waves Krakowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut.#T1# Krakowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Krakowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Kalani.#TD2# Krakowski looking to score a takedown here. Kalani is defending well but Krakowski drives through and ends up in Kalani's guard. Kalani controls Krakowski momentarily but Krakowski frees himself. Kalani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalani tries to get out of the position. Kalani looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kalani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kalani trying to control the position.
Krakowski stays in close to Kalani's body and controls the position. Krakowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kalani manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Krakowski looking to control.
Kalani definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##SUB2# Krakowski looking for a guillotine here but Kalani defends easily.
Krakowski trying to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Krakowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Krakowski, not yet. #SUB# Kalani drops back, looking for a kneebar! Krakowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Krakowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Krakowski! #REVB# Krakowski trying to control the position but Kalani is working away. You can see the frustration on Kalani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3# Krakowski advances to mount. Kalani working to try and regain half guard.
Kalani wants to control but Krakowski is having none of it. Krakowski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Krakowski breaks from Kalani's wrist control and lands an elbow. Kalani tries to hold on but Krakowski postures up. Krakowski prevents Kalani from getting the reversal. Krakowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kalani looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#Kalani is rocked! Krakowski lands a big elbow - Kalani is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kalani is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bernard Krakowski! After winning the bout, Bernard Krakowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMFL 1
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1# Kula tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krakowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy. Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Kula is just out of range.#TD# Krakowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kula to the ground. Krakowski is now in Kula's guard. Krakowski distracts Kula with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Krakowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kula on the ground. Krakowski throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Kula working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krakowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krakowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Krakowski wants to control from the top but Kula keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krakowski won't allow Kula to sweep him here. Kula keeping moving, preventing Krakowski from controlling successfully. Krakowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kula is retaining full guard. #T1# Krakowski working some strikes from top position. Krakowski stops Kula from standing up. Krakowski throwing strikes from guard but Kula blocks nicely. #SUB2# Kula working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krakowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krakowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Krakowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Kula looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kula looking to control.
Kula wants to stand and escape but Krakowski is having none of it. Krakowski pushing down on Kula's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Krakowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Krakowski not doing much here.
#T2# Krakowski scoring with strikes to the body and head. Kula is refusing to be controlled, as Krakowski sits in half guard. Nice strikes from Krakowski there. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Krakowski thows a huge punch but Kula dodges it nicely.
Kula is trying to get back to full guard. Kula is not content to let Krakowski control the position. Krakowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kula's head. Kula looks like he's trying to stand up.
Krakowski trying to control from Kula's half guard. Kula has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3# Krakowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Krakowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kula keeping full guard, as Krakowski tries to pass. Krakowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Krakowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Krakowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kula is keeping the position for now. Krakowski postures up.
Krakowski wants to control from the top but Kula keeps moving. Krakowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kula is keeping the position for now. Kula trying to keep a closed guard but Krakowski is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Krakowski throws a strike but Kula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Krakowski trying to keep a closed guard but Kula is proving a slippery customer.
Krakowski keeping full guard, as Kula tries to pass. Kula would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Kula passes Krakowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kula thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Krakowski is trying to get back to full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Krakowski dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kula is defended easily by Krakowski. Kula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kula tries for a takedown but Krakowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kula wants to clinch up but Krakowski keeps it at a distance. Krakowski avoids the head kick by Kula.
Krakowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kula dives in and grabs Krakowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krakowski pushes down on Kula's head and hops out. Bernard Krakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kula. Krakowski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kula throws a counter combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kula shoots in for a double leg but Krakowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Krakowski jabs at Kula's body. Krakowski works Kula's body with a nice hook. Nice cross by Krakowski. A head kick misses from Kula. Kula is breathing heavily.#T1# Kula throws a head kick that misses and Krakowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kula thinking. A shot to the liver by Krakowski. Beautiful body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Krakowski. Kula does a little dance to reset his feet. Krakowski looks to land a left hand but Kula moved out of range nicely. Kula takes a body punch but keeps moving. Krakowski cracks Kula with a right hand to the side of the head. Bernard Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Krakowski misses with a wild body shot. Bernard Krakowski is winning the standup battle so far. Krakowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Krakowski takes a swing at Kula's ribcage but misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Krakowski. Kula does a little dance to reset his feet. Krakowski moves into range and connects with a jab. Kula tries to clinch there but Krakowski circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Krakowski as Kula shoots in. Krakowski throws a body punch but Kula moves out of range. As Krakowski backs off Kula throws a huge counter combo but Krakowski manages to avoid it all.#T2# Kula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krakowski paws at him with a jab and circles away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Krakowski lands with a straight right. Kula didn't see that one coming. Kula fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A shot to the liver by Krakowski. Beautiful body shot. Kula takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kula.#ROC#Kula is rocked! Kula walks straight into a right hand from Krakowski - that's dropped him! Krakowski jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kula from any more punishment! Kula complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bernard Krakowski! A very excited looking Bernard Krakowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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