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Event:
CFC 516
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Zvezda misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Kowalski as Zvezda shoots in.
Kowalski wants to counter with a clinch but Zvezda pushes him away.
Zvezda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kowalski circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Zvezda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kowalski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zvezda is not content to let Kowalski control the position.
Zvezda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zvezda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kowalski off and has taken his back!
Kowalski covering up well and avoiding damage.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Zvezda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zvezda lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kowalski's head.
Zvezda cracks Kowalski with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kowalski from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T1#
Zvezda has Kowalski flattened out and is raining down punches.
Kowalski tries to escape but Zvezda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zvezda is punishing Kowalski with strikes - can he finish him?!
Zvezda scores with strikes from the back.
Zvezda looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Zvezda lands a shot to the head.
Zvezda throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kowalski could be in trouble here!
Zvezda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zvezda lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zvezda softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kowalski tries to roll but Zvezda sticks to his back.
Kowalski looks winded!
Zvezda throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kowalski!
Zvezda lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kowalski hold on?!
#ROC#Kowalski is rocked!
Zvezda throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kowalski!
Kowalski is still in real trouble! Can Zvezda finish him?#T2#
Zvezda is landing with strikes from the back.
Zvezda connects with a big shot to the side of Kowalski's head.
Zvezda landing with strikes.
Zvezda scoring with big shots to the body. Kowalski is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Kowalski was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoly Zvezda!
In defeat, Ivan Kowalski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tough Loss, tough opponent, I will be back'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Barker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barker wants to break free but Kowalski has control.
Kowalski has Barker pushed against the cage.
Barker has had enough of the clinch but Kowalski keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Kowalski pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski seems keen to control Barker's posture.
Kowalski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barker wants to stand but Kowalski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kowalski has control of Barker's left arm, preventing Barker from doing any damage. #T1#
Barker wants to get up but he can't break Kowalski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kowalski pulls Barker in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kowalski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barker is looking to get back to is feet but Kowalski passes into side control.
Barker is breathing heavily.
Kowalski in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Kowalski cracks Barker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kowalski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kowalski forces Barker back against the cage and clinches.
Barker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC2#
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barker misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Barker. #CL2#
Kowalski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barker, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch.
Barker tried to score with a low kick but Kowalski checks it.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barker throws a series of strikes that have Kowalski backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kowalski pushes Barker up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kowalski as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Kowalski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barker uses from the top position. #T1#
Kowalski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kowalski prevents Barker from getting back to his feet.
Kowalski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kowalski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kowalski advances position into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Barker taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here.
Kowalski is continuing to stall.
Kowalski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barker some visible discomfort.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kowalski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kowalski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barker's half guard.
Barker wants to stand back up but Kowalski manages to pass into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barker seems a little lost for a moment, as Kowalski dominates the positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Barker.
Kowalski slowing the pace effectively.
Barker has had enough of the clinch but Kowalski keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kowalski moves out of range as Barker strikes.
Barker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Barker misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if Kowalski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kowalski is looking to advance position but Barker won't allow it.
Ivan Kowalski has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kowalski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kowalski is controlling the pace.
Kowalski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kowalski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kowalski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Kowalski clinches with his opponent.
Kowalski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barker.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Kowalski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barker backwards. #BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Kowalski has picked Barker up - he's going for a ride! Kowalski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Barker pushes Kowalski off looking to stand but Kowalski dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Kowalski passes to side control.
Kowalski taking a breather here.
Ivan Kowalski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kowalski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Robinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kowalski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Robinson has managed to clinch.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson tries to break free but Kowalski pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1##TD#
Kowalski gets control of Robinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kowalski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalski trying to control the position here.
Kowalski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kowalski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kowalski tries to get out of the position.
Robinson wants to stand but Kowalski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kowalski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kowalski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robinson is trying to hold Kowalski in close to prevent damage but Kowalski has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Well, if Kowalski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kowalski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robinson for as long as he can get away with.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Kowalski wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kowalski is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Kowalski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kowalski not doing much here.
Robinson gets full guard.
Kowalski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Kowalski has the dominant position.
A short left from Kowalski.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kowalski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?#BC#
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Robinson shoots and misses
and Kowalski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kowalski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kowalski swivels and escapes.
Ivan Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgie Robinson.
Robinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robinson under the eye.#CL2#
Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Kowalski breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Robinson can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kowalski.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalski won't allow it.
#BC#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kowalski rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski just leaning against Robinson, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
#TD#
Kowalski wants the takedown. Robinson is fighting it off but Kowalski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Robinson's guard against the cage.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Kowalski passes into half guard.
#T3##REVB#
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kowalski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Robinson tries to kick Kowalski off in order to stand up. Kowalski Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski controlling the position.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kowalski dominated that second round.
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##CL#
Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Robinson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kowalski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Robinson to the mat. Robinson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kowalski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Robinson wants to stand up but Kowalski is controlling him.
Kowalski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Further stalling from Kowalski.
Robinson wants to control but Kowalski passes easily into half guard.
Kowalski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robinson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kowalski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robinson pushes Kowalski off but Kowalski dives into side control.
Robinson is being controlled here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kowalski clinches. #T3#
Kowalski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalski has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalski.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalski won't allow it.
#BC2#
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kowalski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kowalski misses with a body punch.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Ivan Kowalski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Kowalski on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson tries to break free but Kowalski pushes him back against the cage.
Georgie Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kowalski! |
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