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Event:
FCL 74 - Kowalczyk vs Islay
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Islay.
Kowalczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islay was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalczyk.
Islay throws a poor cross that misses
and Islay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Islay lands a right hook to the body.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Islay misses with a straight left.
Islay throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Kowalczyk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
Islay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kowalczyk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kowalczyk takes a swing at Islay's ribcage but misses.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Islay.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Islay! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk looks to land a left hand but Islay moved out of range nicely.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook.
Islay throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalczyk. #CL#
Kowalczyk darts in and clinches Islay up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Islay has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalczyk is stalling here.
#T1#
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Islay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards. #TD2#
Islay has picked Kowalczyk up - he's going for a ride! Islay dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Islay trying to control the action but Kowalczyk is working from the bottom.
Islay is controlling the pace.
Kowalczyk tries to get to full guard but Islay has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalczyk is trying to control but can't.
Islay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Kowalczyk tries to roll over but Islay keeps him under control.
Kowalczyk controlling the position well.
Islay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kowalczyk's head.
Kowalczyk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Islay prevents Kowalczyk from improving his position.
Islay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kowalczyk is not content to let Islay control the position.
Kowalczyk gets full guard.#T3#
Islay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kowalczyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kowalczyk throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Islay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Kowalczyk misses.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Islay looks to throw the jab but Kowalczyk is out of range.
Kowalczyk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Islay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kowalczyk sprawls well initially but Islay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kowalczyk tries to kick Islay off but Islay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kowalczyk wants to control but Islay is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Islay lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Islay is looking to take a break and control but Kowalczyk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowalczyk is looking to improve his position.
Islay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Islay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Islay is keen to just control but Kowalczyk is a slippery customer.
Kowalczyk tries to get to full guard but Islay has control of the leg.
Kowalczyk is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay working Kowalczyk over with strikes.
Islay wants to take a breather but Kowalczyk is having none of it.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islay drops an elbow to the side of Kowalczyk's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ardbeg Islay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kowalczyk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
Islay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Islay throws a hook but Kowalczyk blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Islay.
Kowalczyk takes a swing at Islay's ribcage but misses.
Kowalczyk throws a shot from downtown. Islay moves away and avoids it.
Islay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Islay looks to land a left hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Kowalczyk gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalczyk is defending well.#BC#
Kowalczyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Kowalczyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalczyk slips a jab from Islay.#T1#
Kowalczyk digs a good hook to Islay's body.
Islay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kowalczyk to score with a decent uppercut.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Islay misses.
Kowalczyk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Islay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Islay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up.
Islay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalczyk.#CL#
Islay tries to keep at a distance but Kowalczyk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Islay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalczyk is defending well.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.#TD2#
Islay gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kowalczyk is looking to control Islay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kowalczyk avoid being mounted?
Islay is pressing down on Kowalczyk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kowalczyk is holding on for now. #T2#
Kowalczyk is pressing down on Islay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Islay wants to control from the top but Kowalczyk keeps moving.
Kowalczyk being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalczyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalczyk is trying to hold Islay in close to prevent damage but Islay has managed to pass into half guard.
Kowalczyk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Islay working over Kowalczyk with some ground and pound. Kowalczyk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Islay is taking a breather. Kowalczyk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Islay wants to free his trapped foot but Kowalczyk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Islay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kowalczyk throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Islay is thwarting Kowalczyk's attempts to control the position.
Kowalczyk wants to get back to full guard.
Islay tries to pass to full mount but Kowalczyk defends it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kowalczyk misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Islay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Islay throws the left hand but Kowalczyk avoids the punch easily.
Kowalczyk is looking to counter punch.
Islay lands with an overhand left.
Kowalczyk throws out a loose jab but Islay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalczyk misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalczyk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalczyk.
Islay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kowalczyk walks into a straight right hand from Islay.
Kowalczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Islay manages to avoid it.
Islay throws a body punch but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
Kowalczyk wants to clinch.
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 Nikodem Kowalczyk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Islay to counter with a crisp jab.
Islay misses with a straight right.
Kowalczyk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Islay slips under a jab from Kowalczyk.
A big right from Kowalczyk misses.
Kowalczyk moves out of range as Islay strikes.
Kowalczyk tries to counter by clinching up but Islay breaks away and moves out of range.
Kowalczyk throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalczyk wants to clinch up but Islay keeps it at a distance.
Islay thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Kowalczyk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up
and Islay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it.
Islay scores with a nice right hand.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Islay ducks down to avoid it.
Islay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Kowalczyk misses with a looping left.
Kowalczyk misses with a right hand
and Kowalczyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Kowalczyk instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Islay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Islay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk misses with a right hand
and Islay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kowalczyk thinking.
Kowalczyk jabs Islay right on the nose. Islay blinks but takes it well.
Kowalczyk misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Islay to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Islay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Islay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalczyk moves away.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Islay moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalczyk throws a body punch but Islay moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk tries to move into range but Islay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kowalczyk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kowalczyk wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalczyk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Islay looks to land a left hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range nicely.
Kowalczyk throws an off balance right hand
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Islay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Islay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kowalczyk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kowalczyk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Kowalczyk takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Islay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Kowalczyk lands a jab.
A jab from Kowalczyk misses.
Islay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Islay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Islay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
Islay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kowalczyk's head backwards.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk misses the body punch
letting Islay counter with a right hand.
Islay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalczyk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Kowalczyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Islay lands a right hook to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot.
Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Islay.
A quick step to the side and Kowalczyk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Islay, as that shot connected.
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!
Islay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kowalczyk slips under a jab.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Islay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Islay shoots in looking for a takedown but Kowalczyk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Islay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Islay tries to get set, Kowalczyk tries to push him back and clinch up but Islay manages to avoid the attempt.
Kowalczyk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Islay with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay really dominated that round.
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.#R4#
Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
A big left from Islay misses.
Islay moves out of range of the strikes.
Islay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Islay throws out the jab. #CL#
Kowalczyk rushes Islay and presses him up against the cage.
Islay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kowalczyk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk stalling in the clinch but Islay improves position. #BC#
Kowalczyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk lands with an overhand left.
Islay misses with an uppercut.
Islay avoids the body shot from Kowalczyk.
Islay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalczyk. Islay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Islay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1##CL#
Kowalczyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Islay, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalczyk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Islay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Kowalczyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Islay looks to land a right hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk connects with a single shot there.
Islay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kowalczyk under the eye.
Kowalczyk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Islay.
Kowalczyk throws a poor cross that misses
and Islay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Islay gets tackled into the cage by Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk maintains the clinch.
Islay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.
Islay letting Kowalczyk take a breather here.#T2#
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kowalczyk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Islay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Islay ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook
and Islay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Islay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Islay! But no joy.#T3#
Islay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kowalczyk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Islay.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay misses with a hook. Kowalczyk ducked under it nicely.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Islay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalczyk.
Islay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kowalczyk with a body shot.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight right.
Islay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Islay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kowalczyk is looking to clinch.
Islay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Islay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalczyk defends well and Islay ends up having to push Kowalczyk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
A jab from Islay misses.
Islay misses with a hook.
Kowalczyk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Islay blocks a jab.
Islay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kowalczyk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Islay counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Islay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but Islay is having none of it.
Islay throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Kowalczyk moves into the clinch.
Kowalczyk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Islay tries for a takedown but Kowalczyk manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Islay breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Islay shoots in and bounces Kowalczyk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikodem Kowalczyk had his way with Ardbeg Islay in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Islay closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalczyk, looking for a takedown. Islay pushes Kowalczyk against the cage but Kowalczyk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Islay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Islay.
Kowalczyk throwing a counter right hand but Islay manages to avoid it.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Islay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Islay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kowalczyk lands with a cross.
Kowalczyk moves in looking to clinch but Islay pushes him off.
Islay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kowalczyk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay throws a shot from downtown. Kowalczyk moves away and avoids it.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kowalczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islay was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalczyk.
It seemed like Islay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Islay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalczyk moves away.#T1#
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Islay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kowalczyk with a body shot.
A left lands for Kowalczyk.
Islay throws a hook but Kowalczyk avoids it easily.
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islay moves away.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Islay.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook.#CL#
Islay tries to keep at a distance but Kowalczyk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalczyk stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Islay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot
and Islay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kowalczyk moves in looking to clinch but Islay pushes him off.
Islay looks for a takedown but Kowalczyk sprawls well.
Islay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Islay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Islay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islay misses with an uppercut. Kowalczyk saw that one coming.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Islay misses with a hook.
Kowalczyk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Islay looks to throw the jab but Kowalczyk is out of range.
Kowalczyk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Islay has time to react.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Islay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Islay lands with a nice body punch.
Islay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalczyk slips under a jab from Islay.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Islay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Islay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kowalczyk sizes up Islay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalczyk throws a jab but it's blocked by Islay.
Kowalczyk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Islay at a distance.
#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Islay. That snapped Kowalczyk's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk takes one to the chin there.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the body
and Islay counters with a nice uppercut.
Islay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Kowalczyk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Islay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Islay misses.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Islay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but Islay moves out of range.
Islay connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ardbeg Islay.
I think Islay 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ardbeg Islay!
Ardbeg Islay is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Ardbeg Islay 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:
FCL 69- Islay vs Kowalczyk
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Islay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Islay staying out of range there.
Islay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Islay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kowalczyk wants to counter the offense by Islay and move into the clinch position.
Islay misses with an uppercut. Kowalczyk saw that one coming.
Kowalczyk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Islay.
Kowalczyk tries to counter with a clinch but Islay shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Kowalczyk clinches with his opponent.
Kowalczyk is leaning against Islay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Islay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Islay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kowalczyk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kowalczyk prevents a body shot from Islay.
Kowalczyk prevents a body shot from Islay.
A short right from Kowalczyk on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
A short uppercut from Kowalczyk. #BC#
Islay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Islay misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Kowalczyk clinches up against the cage.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Islay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Islay looks to land a left hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range nicely.
Kowalczyk wants to counter with a clinch but Islay pushes him away.
Kowalczyk throws out a loose jab but Islay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Islay wants to clinch.
Islay throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kowalczyk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Islays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Islay loads up on a big right hand but Kowalczyk slips the punch.
Kowalczyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Islay.
Islay tests Kowalczyk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Islay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kowalczyk lands with an uppercut that bounces Islay off the cage and back into range.
Islay slips under a jab from Kowalczyk.#T2##CL2#
Kowalczyk closes the distance and clinches.
Islay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Islay just leaning against Kowalczyk, taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk misses with some punches.
Islay lands with a right to the head.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islay.
Kowalczyk gets through Islay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Islay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalczyk pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Kowalczyk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalczyk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Islays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kowalczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islay was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Islay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Kowalczyk as Islay shoots in.
Islay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Kowalczyk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Islay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kowalczyk's head backwards.
Kowalczyk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Islay on the side of the head.#CL#
Kowalczyk gets tackled into the cage by Islay. Islay maintains the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Islay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalczyks head.
Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Islay manages to break the clinch.
Islay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Islay.
Kowalczyk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Islay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kowalczyk circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalczyk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Islay misses the target.
Kowalczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islay was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalczyk.#T4#
A big left from Kowalczyk misses.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot.
Islay slips a jab and a cross from Kowalczyk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalczyk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Islay throws a jab when Kowalczyk was well out of range.
Kowalczyk works the jab nicely.
Kowalczyk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalczyk throws a right hand that misses
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islay moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Kowalczyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Islay.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Islay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kowalczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Islay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikodem Kowalczyk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Islay lands with an overhand left.
Kowalczyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Islay.
Kowalczyk defending well as Islay loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalczyk throws the left hand but Islay avoids the punch easily.
Islay staying out of range there.
Islay is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Kowalczyk closes the distance and pushes Islay back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Islay.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Islay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalczyk is leaning against Islay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Islay is working for takedown but Kowalczyk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Islay tries to circle away but Kowalczyk has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Islay manages to break the clinch.
Islay avoids the body shot from Kowalczyk.
A counter left hand to the body from Islay misses its target.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot that snaps Islay's head back.
Kowalczyk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy right hand but Islay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Islay is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Islay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Kowalczyk does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Kowalczyk has managed to clinch.
Islay avoiding damage.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Kowalczyk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islay.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalczyk.
Islay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalczyk prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Islay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islay.
Islay is trying to push Kowalczyk away but Kowalczyk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Islay goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalczyk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalczyk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2##CL2#
Kowalczyk moves into the clinch.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Kowalczyk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Islay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islay.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kowalczyk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Islay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Kowalczyk prevents a body shot from Islay.
A short right from Kowalczyk on the inside.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalczyk blocks a body shot from Islay.
Kowalczyk gets underhooks to prevent Islay's takedown attempt.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Islay tries a body shot but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalczyk.
A shot in the inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk digs a right hand into Islay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Islay's gas tank.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Islay tries to stall but Kowalczyk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kowalczyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Islay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
Islay throws a head punch that misses.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kowalczyk cracks Islay with a nice body shot.
Islay lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalczyk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islay.
Islay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk gets through Islay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Islay cracks Kowalczyk with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk - that landed with a thud.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Islay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikodem Kowalczyk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Islay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Islay ducks down to avoid it.
Islay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Islay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kowalczyk thuds his right hand into Islay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kowalczyk misses with a looping left.
Islay looks to land a left hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range nicely.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up
and Islay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay staying out of range there.#CL2#
Kowalczyk closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalczyk works on Islay's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalczyk.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow. #T1#
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Islay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot. #BC#
Islay breaks from the clinch.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Islay seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Islay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalczyk blocks an uppercut.
Islay takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Kowalczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Islays head.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islay.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk is working Islay over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalczyk lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Islay swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalczyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Islay tries a body shot but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Islay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalczyk.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk digs a right hand into Islay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Islay's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk pushes Islay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk pushes Islay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
Islay can't get the takedown.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
Kowalczyk works on Islay's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kowalczyk on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalczyk presses Islay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Kowalczyk.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Kowalczyk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk - that landed with a thud.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalczyk digs a right hand underneath Islay's ribcage. Islay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalczyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Kowalczyk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikodem Kowalczyk really dominated that round.
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.#R4##CL2#
Kowalczyk moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Islay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk cracks Islay with a nice body shot.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Islay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Islay prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Islay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Islay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Islay wants to take the fight to the mat but Kowalczyk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Kowalczyk pushes Islay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk gets underhooks to prevent Islay's takedown attempt.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Islay's efforts to push away.
A short left from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islay.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Islay can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Islay backwards. #T2#
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
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!
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk gets through Islay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk works on Islay's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk works on Islay's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk works on Islay's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalczyk has Islay pressed against the cage, preventing Islay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk prevents Islay from breaking the clinch.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Islay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalczyk pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Islay fails to land.
Islay throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk gets through Islay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Kowalczyk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islay.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
Islay looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Islay fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
Islay wants to break free but Kowalczyk has control.
Kowalczyk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk digs a right hand into Islay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Islay's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Islay prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Islay prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Islay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Islay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikodem Kowalczyk dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islay moves away.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook. Islay ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Islay has managed to clinch.
Ardbeg Islay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Islay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalczyk moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Islay misses.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook. Islay ducked under it nicely.
Islay wants to clinch up but Kowalczyk keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kowalczyk closes the distance and pushes Islay back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kowalczyk.
Islay can't break the clinch.
Islay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalczyk scores with a shot to the side of Islay's head. #T1#
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Islay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kowalczyk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Islay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk gets through Islay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Islay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Kowalczyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalczyk pushes Islay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Islay wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalczyk won't allow it.
Kowalczyk pushes Islay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Islay or not.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk cracks Islay with a nice body shot.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk gets underhooks to prevent Islay's takedown attempt.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Islay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Islay misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk gets through Islay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Islay wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk pushes Islay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalczyk is leaning against Islay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk is leaning against Islay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Islay working aggressively here.
Islay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kowalczyk. #T4#
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Islay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalczyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Islay blocks an uppercut.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikodem Kowalczyk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kowalczyk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 43:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk is the new middleweight champion!
Nikodem Kowalczyk was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
FCL66 Kowalski v Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Kowalczyk stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Kowalczyk pushes Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Kowalczyk to the mat but Kowalczyk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalczyk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Nurmagomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kowalczyk pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kowalczyk. #T1#
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kowalczyk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalczyk lands with a short shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nurmagomedov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kowalczyk is pressed up against the cage. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalczyk down to the mat. Kowalczyk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Kowalczyk gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kowalczyk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Kowalczyk.
A shot in the inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalczyk has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kowalczyk as Nurmagomedov tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kowalczyk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kowalczyk gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk lands with a light punch inside.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Kowalczyk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalczyk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalczyk has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kowalczyk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. #ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Kowalczyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
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!
Kowalczyk gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Kowalczyk lands with a left to the head.
Kowalczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
A hook to the body from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalczyk works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikodem Kowalczyk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kowalczyk moves into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Kowalczyk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Kowalczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand.
#T1#
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk is working Nurmagomedov over against the cage.
A short right from Kowalczyk on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Kowalczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
A hook to the body from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Kowalczyk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalczyk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk is leaning against Nurmagomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk digs a right hand into Nurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurmagomedov's gas tank.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk is leaning against Nurmagomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Kowalczyk.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalczyk pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Kowalczyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Kowalczyk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalczyk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalczyk scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Kowalczyk misses with some punches.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Kowalczyk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalczyk dips a shoulder and cracks Nurmagomedov with a mighty uppercut! Nurmagomedov falls back against the cage and Kowalczyk unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nurmagomedov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kowalczyk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FCL - 57
Date: Oct 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Kowalczyk takes a swing at Kahnwald's ribcage but misses.
And Kahnwald tries to counter it with a takedown but Kowalczyk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kowalczyk scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalczyk. Kahnwald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kahnwald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalczyk.
A little jabbing left from Kahnwald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kowalczyk throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Kahnwald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kowalczyk's guard.
Kahnwald throwing strikes but missing.
Kahnwald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kahnwald is one step ahead there.
Kowalczyk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kowalczyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahnwald's guard. #REVR##T1#
Kowalczyk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kahnwald wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Kahnwald has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kahnwald looking for subs off his back but Kowalczyk has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kowalczyk content to control rather than advance.
Kahnwald wants to get back to full guard but Kowalczyk has passed into side control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kowalczyk controls the position from side control.
We've been hearing that Kowalczyk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kahnwald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalczyk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kowalczyk'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.
Kowalczyk is pressing down on Kahnwald's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kahnwald is holding on for now.
Kowalczyk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kahnwald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kowalczyk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kowalczyk's back!
Kowalczyk holding both Kahnwald 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kowalczyk turns into Kahnwald and is now in his guard.
#T3#
Kahnwald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kowalczyk manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kahnwald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kowalczyk pulls Kahnwald in close to his closed guard and prevents Kahnwald from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kahnwald stops Kowalczyk from standing up.
Kowalczyk doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kahnwald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalczyk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalczyk has control of Kahnwald's left arm, preventing Kahnwald from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kahnwald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kowalczyk is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kowalczyk advances position into side control!
Kahnwald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Kowalczyk seems content to control.#SUB2#
Kahnwald looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalczyk controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalczyk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kowalczyk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikodem Kowalczyk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kowalczyk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kahnwald ducks under a wild hook from Kowalczyk.
Kahnwald drops his hands momentarily and Kowalczyk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kahnwald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalczyk.
The crowd cheers as Kowalczyk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kahnwald doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk swings for the body but Kahnwald moves out of range.
Kahnwald with the counter takedown but Kowalczyk avoids it easily.
Kahnwald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kowalczyk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight left. #T1#
A cross from Kowalczyk lands.
Kahnwald moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
Kahnwald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalczyk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kahnwald with the counter takedown but Kowalczyk avoids it easily.
Kahnwald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Kowalczyk misses.
Kahnwald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kahnwald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kahnwald ducks under a wild hook from Kowalczyk.
Kahnwald drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kowalczyk defends it well.
Kowalczyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahnwald.
Kowalczyk throws a jab when Kahnwald was well out of range.
And Kahnwald tries to counter it with a takedown but Kowalczyk pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Kahnwald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahnwald changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahnwald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Kahnwald ducks down to avoid it.
Kahnwald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahnwald moves away.
Kowalczyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahnwald.
Kowalczyk misses the jab.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Kahnwald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kowalczyk misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalczyk misses with a looping left.
Kahnwald feints the counter takedown.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahnwald slips under a jab from Kowalczyk.
And Kahnwald tries to counter it with a takedown but Kowalczyk pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Kowalczyk misses with a hook.
Kahnwald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body.
Kahnwald changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahnwald.
Kowalczyk missing with a left hand there. Kahnwald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Kowalczyk misses.
Kahnwald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheers as Kowalczyk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kahnwald doesn't seem phased though.
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut.
Kahnwald feints the counter takedown.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahnwald.
Kahnwald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kahnwald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahnwald with the counter takedown but Kowalczyk avoids it easily.#T4#
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking body shot.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Kowalczyk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahnwald slips a straight right by Kowalczyk.
Kahnwald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kahnwald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kahnwald ducks under a wild hook from Kowalczyk.
Kahnwald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Kowalczyk does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalczyk swings for the body but Kahnwald moves out of range.
It seemed like Kahnwald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kowalczyk cracks Kahnwald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikodem Kowalczyk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kowalczyk looks to throw the jab but Kahnwald is out of range.
Kowalczyk loads up on a big right hand but Kahnwald slips the punch.
Kahnwald slips a jab from Kowalczyk.
Kahnwald feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalczyk misses the target.
Kahnwald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot.
And Kahnwald tries to counter it with a takedown but Kowalczyk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kowalczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahnwald.
Kahnwald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalczyk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kahnwald! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahnwald is just out of range.
Kowalczyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahnwald can do to turn this around?
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahnwald moves away.
Kahnwald changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kowalczyk loads up on a big right hand but Kahnwald slips the punch.#T1#
Kowalczyk throws a hook but Kahnwald avoids it easily.
Kowalczyk with a nice cross.
Kahnwald defending well as Kowalczyk loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Kahnwald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Kowalczyk.
A big left from Kowalczyk misses.
Kahnwald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kowalczyk missing with a left hand there. Kahnwald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalczyk digs a good body shot into Kahnwald's ribs.
Kowalczyk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahnwald changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Kahnwald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kowalczyk lands with a straight right. Kahnwald didn't see that one coming.
Kowalczyk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kahnwald momentarily.
#ROC#Kahnwald is rocked!
Kahnwald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahnwald gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kowalczyk gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kahnwald is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk 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:
FCL - 53
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Engberg.
Engberg tries to clinch up but Kowalczyk circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalczyk misses with a looping left.
Kowalczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Engberg.#CL#
Kowalczyk moves into the clinch.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Engberg working aggressively here.
Engberg blocks an uppercut.
Kowalczyk keeps control of Engberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk - that landed with a thud.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook to the body.
Engberg looks winded!
Kowalczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Engberg backwards.
Engberg can't break the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Engberg breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kowalczyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Engberg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kowalczyk staying out of range there.
Kowalczyk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Engberg lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Engberg throws a hook but Kowalczyk avoids it easily.
Engberg staying out of range there.
Kowalczyk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalczyk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Engberg misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Engberg.
Engberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Engberg scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalczyk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Engberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vidar Engberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Engberg manages to avoid it.
Engberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Engberg tries to get set, Kowalczyk tries to push him back and clinch up but Engberg manages to avoid the attempt.
Kowalczyk throws a shot from downtown. Engberg moves away and avoids it.
Engberg unleashes a big counter combination but Kowalczyk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Engberg.#CL#
Kowalczyk has Engberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Engberg blocks an uppercut.
Kowalczyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Engberg tries to throw a body punch but Kowalczyk avoids it by throwing Engberg back against the cage.
Engberg tries a body shot but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalczyk digs a right hand underneath Engberg's ribcage. Engberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Kowalczyk on the inside.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Engberg avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk prevents Engberg from breaking the clinch.
Kowalczyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Engberg looking to stall.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Engberg controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalczyk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk blocks an uppercut.
Engberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalczyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Engberg. #T3#
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Engberg.
Engberg has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Engberg controls his hands.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Engberg tries to work over Kowalczyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Engberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Engberg throws out the jab.
Engberg takes a swing at Kowalczyk's ribcage but misses.
Engberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it.
Engberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Engberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kowalczyk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Engberg.
A combination from Engberg does no damage.
Engberg looks to land a combination but Kowalczyk avoids it well.
Engberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalczyk. #T4##CL#
Kowalczyk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Engberg prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalczyk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands with a right to the head.
Engberg throws a head punch that misses.
Engberg working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk pushes Engberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Engberg blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Engberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Engberg controls his hands.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalczyk pushes Engberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalczyk lands with a left to the head.
Kowalczyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalczyk scores with a shoulder strike.
Engberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Engberg goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalczyk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kowalczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Engberg manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikodem Kowalczyk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kowalczyk scores with a decent looking hook.
Kowalczyk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kowalczyk walks into a straight right hand from Engberg.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Engberg is just out of range.
Engberg catches Kowalczyk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kowalczyk digs a good body shot into Engberg's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalczyk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kowalczyk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but Engberg is having none of it.
Engberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Kowalczyk moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Engberg misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Engberg.
Kowalczyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Engberg can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Engberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalczyk walks away with a smile on his face. Engberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Kowalczyk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kowalczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Engberg manages to avoid it.
Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Engberg.
Engberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Engberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Engberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kowalczyk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Engberg avoids the body shot from Kowalczyk.
#CL#
Kowalczyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kowalczyk as Engberg tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Engberg successfully pulls guard.
Kowalczyk stands and throws Engberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kowalczyk wants to control but Engberg is keeping him busy.
Engberg is trying to control Kowalczyk's posture but Kowalczyk avoids it.
We've been hearing that Kowalczyk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk landing a few strikes.
Engberg taking a bit of punishment here - Kowalczyk scoring with strikes.
Kowalczyk working the body and head with strikes.
Kowalczyk working the ground and pound.
Kowalczyk controlling the position from side mount.
Engberg wants to control but Kowalczyk postures up.
Engberg tries to buck Kowalczyk off but Kowalczyk is having none of it.
Engberg is not content to let Kowalczyk control the position.
Kowalczyk working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Kowalczyk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Engberg some visible discomfort.
Engberg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kowalczyk cracks Engberg with a big elbow.
Engberg struggling a bit here.
Kowalczyk in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kowalczyk trying to control the position but Engberg is working away.
Engberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kowalczyk scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kowalczyk trying to control the action but Engberg is working from the bottom.
Kowalczyk tries to move to mount but Engberg blocks the move with his legs.
Kowalczyk in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Kowalczyk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Engberg down.
Kowalczyk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kowalczyk lands a few punches from side control.
Kowalczyk working away.
Kowalczyk wants to control but Engberg is keeping him busy.
Engberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kowalczyk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalczyk 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. #SUB2#
Engberg looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalczyk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Engberg keeps working.
Engberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kowalczyk working over Engberg with some ground and pound. Engberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kowalczyk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikodem Kowalczyk dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Engberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Kowalczyk moves into the clinch.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Engberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk cracks Engberg with a nice body shot.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Engberg or not.
Still in the clinch, Kowalczyk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Engberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Engberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Engberg prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Engberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Engberg controls the action.
Engberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Engberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kowalczyk clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Engberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Engberg controls his hands.
Kowalczyk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Engberg backwards.
Kowalczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Engberg's elbow.
Engberg lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Engberg uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Engberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Engberg throws a jab when Kowalczyk was well out of range.#CL#
Kowalczyk has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
A short left from Kowalczyk.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalczyk fails to land.
Kowalczyk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Engberg blocks an uppercut.
Engberg takes a shot to the head.
Engberg is trying to break the clinch but Kowalczyk has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Engberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Engberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kowalczyk.
Engberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalczyk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Engberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Engberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Kowalczyk.
Engberg is trying to push Kowalczyk away but Kowalczyk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
Kowalczyk lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk pushes Engberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Kowalczyk on the inside.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kowalczyk scores with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Engberg blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Engberg tries to break the clinch but Kowalczyk is controlling the position.
Engberg throws a head punch that misses.
Engberg blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Nice body punch from Engberg.
Engberg misses with the head strike.
Engberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalczyk.
Engberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Kowalczyk has double underhooks.
Engberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
#T4#
Engberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Engberg throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Engberg.
A frustrated look appears on Engberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Engberg has had enough of the clinch but Kowalczyk keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Engberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Engberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards.
Engberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Engberg manages to break the clinch.
Vidar Engberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Engberg catches Kowalczyk right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikodem Kowalczyk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kowalczyk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikodem Kowalczyk!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikodem Kowalczyk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FCL - 48
Date: Aug 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Rollins cracks a nice hook into Kowalczyk's ribs.
Rollins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kowalczyk lands with an overhand left.
Kowalczyk swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Kowalczyk tries to move into range but Rollins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Nikodem Kowalczyk has been cut.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight left.
Rollins throws out a counter right but Kowalczyk avoids it with no problem.
A punch lands to the side of Rollins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kowalczyk stuffs the takedown.
Kowalczyk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalczyk scores with a body shot.
Kowalczyk loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch.
Kowalczyk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rollins. Rollins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kowalczyk tests Rollins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Kowalczyk throws a lazy right hand but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalczyk lands with an uppercut that bounces Rollins off the cage and back into range.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rollins fails to land with a series of punches.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook.
Rollins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalczyk throws the left hand but Rollins avoids the punch easily.
Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kowalczyk pushes Rollins up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rollinss head.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins. #BC2#
Rollins breaks from the clinch.
Kowalczyk throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Rollins staying out of range there.
Rollins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kowalczyk with a body shot.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice head shot.
Rollins lands a jab to the nose.
Kowalczyk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range. #CL#
Kowalczyk moves into the clinch.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Rollins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalczyk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins tries a body shot but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk. #BC2#
Rollins manages to break the clinch.
Rollins with a hook.#T3#
Kowalczyk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rollins momentarily.
Rollins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kowalczyk thuds a left hand into Rollins's body.
Kowalczyk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rollins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kowalczyk circles away quickly and effectively.
Kowalczyk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rollins misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Rollins misses its intended target.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away.
Kowalczyk swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut.
Rollins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kowalczyk with a body shot.
Kowalczyk lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalczyk moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Kowalczyk does it's job there.
Kowalczyk lands with an uppercut that bounces Rollins off the cage and back into range.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rollins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely.
Kowalczyk swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Kowalczyk digs a good hook to Rollins's body.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikodem Kowalczyk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk'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#
Rollins throws a shot from downtown. Kowalczyk moves away and avoids it.
Kowalczyk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rollins manages to circle out of the way.
Rollins throws a series of punches but Kowalczyk moves out of range. #CL#
Kowalczyk moves into range and clinches up with Rollins.#TD2#
Rollins drags the fight down to the ground.
Rollins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kowalczyk manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rollins preventing the sweep.
Kowalczyk pulls Rollins in close to prevent any damage.
Kowalczyk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kowalczyk throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from Kowalczyk.
Rollins tries to stand but Kowalczyk is controlling from the bottom.
Kowalczyk wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalczyk keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
Rollins throws an elbow that misses. Kowalczyk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rollins's guard. Nice move by Kowalczyk!#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kowalczyk's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Kowalczyk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowalczyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalczyk throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalczyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Rollins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalczyk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Kowalczyk from controlling successfully.
Rollins is trying to control the position but Kowalczyk postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kowalczyk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Kowalczyk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Kowalczyk shakes him off and moves away.
Kowalczyk jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Kowalczyk gets a clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk works on Rollins's body with a couple of short punches.
Rollins takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Rollins breaks the clinch.
Kowalczyk connects with a jab.
Kowalczyk jabs at Rollins's body.
Kowalczyk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rollins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalczyk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rollins under the eye.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rollins! But no joy.#CL#
Kowalczyk clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands with a right to the head.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins presses Kowalczyk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Rollins has had enough of the clinch but Kowalczyk keeps him there for the moment.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
Rollins misses with some punches.
Rollins is trying to force a seperation but Kowalczyk has the dominant position.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
Rollins lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikodem Kowalczyk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Kowalczyk moves into range and clinches up with Rollins.
Kowalczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk cracks Rollins with a nice body shot.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalczyk throws a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk scores with a body shot.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins misses with an uppercut.
Kowalczyk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kowalczyk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kowalczyk wants it to stay on the feet.
Kowalczyk is looking to counter the offense by Rollins and move into the clinch.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice jab there from Kowalczyk.
Rollins walks into a stiff left hand from Kowalczyk.#T1#
Kowalczyk connects with a body shot that sends Rollins's belly button to the back.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Kowalczyk and Rollins goes tumbling to the canvas! Kowalczyk follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Rollins is rocked!
We've been hearing that Kowalczyk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kowalczyk controlling the pace.
Rollins is still in real trouble! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
Kowalczyk slips a nice elbow through Rollins's hands, connecting with Rollins's forehead.
Rollins taking some punishment here, with Kowalczyk in his half guard.
Kowalczyk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rollins's head.
Rollins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kowalczyk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalczyk tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rollins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rollins seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalczyk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adan Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kowalczyk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalczyk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalczyk is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalczyk scoring with some ground and pound.
Kowalczyk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kowalczyk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kowalczyk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rollins looking for a sweep. Not yet Rollins, not yet.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB2#
Rollins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kowalczyk is aware though and is defending well.
Kowalczyk is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch
and Kowalczyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalczyk looks to clinch
letting Rollins counter with a right hand.
Rollins swings for the body but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
Kowalczyk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rollins.
Nice body punch from Rollins. #T4#
Kowalczyk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kowalczyk scores with a jab to the head.
Kowalczyk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kowalczyk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rollins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalczyk lands the left hand.
Rollins misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalczyk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rollins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kowalczyk scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalczyk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikodem Kowalczyk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalczyk 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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FCL - 44
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Onana ducks under a wild hook from Kowalczyk.#CL#
Onana tries to keep at a distance but Kowalczyk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Onana blocks an uppercut.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Onana fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Kowalczyk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Onana scores with a shoulder strike.
Onana lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Onana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Onana misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk tries to pull guard but Onana won't allow it.
A short right from Onana. #CUT2#It looks like Nikodem Kowalczyk has been cut.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Onana misses with a punch on the inside.
Onana tries to stall but Kowalczyk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Onana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
#T1#
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Onana.
A short right from Onana on the inside.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Onana prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk. #BC2#
Onana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kowalczyk with a jab.
Onana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Kowalczyk clinches up against the cage.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Onana working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Onana controls his hands.
Onana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Onana lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Onana lands a nice uppercut.
Onana misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Onana avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Onana backwards.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Kowalczyk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Onana.
Onana blocks an uppercut.
Onana tries a body shot but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Onana works on Kowalczyk's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Onana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalczyk throws a poor cross that misses
and Onana counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch
letting Onana counter with a right hand.
Onana misses with a straight right. #T3##CL#
Kowalczyk has managed to clinch.
Onana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Onana tries to work over Kowalczyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Onana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Onana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Onana.
Onana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
Onana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.
Onana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Onana blocks an uppercut.
Onana misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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#
Kowalczyk decides to pull guard.
Kowalczyk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Onana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Onana trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalczyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalczyk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kowalczyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Onana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kowalczyk keeping moving, preventing Onana from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kowalczyk wants to sweep here but Onana controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeffery Onana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Onana moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
Kowalczyk is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Onana.
Onana moves forwards but Kowalczyk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk misses with a lunging right hand
and Onana counters with a low kick, right behind Kowalczyk 's knee.
Onana connects with a high kick.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Onana.
Onana replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kowalczyk blocks it well.
Onana connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk avoids the head kick by Onana.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Onana slips under a jab from Kowalczyk.#CL#
Kowalczyk instigates a clinch. #T1#
Kowalczyk blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Onana is working Kowalczyk over against the cage.
Onana misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk 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.
A left hand lands to the body for Onana.
Kowalczyk blocks a body shot from Onana. #BC2#
Onana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight right.
Onana lands with a nice body kick.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalczyk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Onana counters with a nice uppercut.
Onana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Onana misses the shot to the body.
Onana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Onana scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the body
and Onana counters with a straight right hand.
Kowalczyk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Onana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kowalczyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Onana, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalczyk is trying to pull guard but Onana has him pressed against the cage.
Onana lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Onana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalczyk 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.
A slow jab from Onana misses its intended target.
Onana moves away from the strike by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk walks into a jab.
Onana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Onana with a jab.#CUT2#Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut is getting worse.
Kowalczyk lands a nice hook to Onana's body. Onana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jeffery Onana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalczyk swings widly with a right hand
and Onana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body.
Onana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kowalczyk with a body shot.#CL#
Kowalczyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Onana, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Onana's elbow.
Kowalczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Onana trying to stall but Kowalczyk improves his position.
Onana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Onana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Kowalczyk jumps guard and drags Onana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalczyk 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.
Kowalczyk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalczyk is fighting to break Onana's control of his arms but Onana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Kowalczyk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kowalczyk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kowalczyk is fighting to break Onana's control of his arms but Onana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kowalczyk is in close to Onana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Onana working a defensive guard here.
Kowalczyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Onana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onana working a defensive guard here.
Kowalczyk stops Onana from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeffery Onana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk'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.#R3#
Kowalczyk darts in trying to clinch
and Onana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Onana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Onana.
Kowalczyk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Onana lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kowalczyk tries to counter by clinching up but Onana breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalczyk. Onana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Onana is just out of range.
Onana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kowalczyk throws a body punch but Onana moves out of range. #T1#
Onana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Onana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kowalczyk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Onana counters with a low kick, right behind Kowalczyk 's knee.
Onana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Kowalczyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Onana backwards.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Onana controls his hands.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Onana cracks Kowalczyk with a nice body shot.
Onana lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Onana taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Onana. #T2#
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Onana's elbow.
Kowalczyk jumps guard but Onana stands there with Kowalczyk around his waist. Kowalczyk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Onana misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Onana backwards.
Kowalczyk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Onana just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Kowalczyk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kowalczyk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kowalczyk keeping full guard, as Onana tries to pass.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice shot.
Onana trying to control but Kowalczyk is working from the bottom.
Kowalczyk looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalczyk, not yet.
Onana trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalczyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Onana slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kowalczyk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kowalczyk tries to get out of the position.
Kowalczyk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onana is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kowalczyk looks to land a right hand but Onana moved out of range.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the body
and Onana counters with a one-two to the body.
Onana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it.
Kowalczyk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Onana manages to circle out of the way.
Kowalczyk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Onana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Kowalczyk takes a swing at Onana's ribcage but misses.
Onana lands the left hand.
Onana throws the left hand but Kowalczyk avoids the punch easily.
Kowalczyk moves out of range as Onana strikes.
Onana lands with an uppercut that bounces Kowalczyk off the cage and back into range.
Kowalczyk slips a jab from Onana.
Kowalczyk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Onana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Onana.
Onana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalczyk's sensitive parts.
Onana tries to move into range but Kowalczyk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Onana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Onana really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk'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.#R4#
Kowalczyk connects with a body shot that sends Onana's belly button to the back.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Onana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Onana scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kowalczyk darts in and clinches Onana up against the cage.
Onana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Onana just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Onana.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Onana is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Kowalczyk has denied him.#BC2#
Onana breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kowalczyk has closed the distance and engaged Onana in a clinch.
Kowalczyk is trying to pull guard but Onana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Onana.
Onana has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Onana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Onana counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Kowalczyk misses
and Onana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk throws a right hand that misses
letting Onana counter with a right hand.
Onana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalczyk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Kowalczyk throws a right hand that misses
and Onana counters with a straight right hand.
Onana with a nice calf kick.
Onana takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Kowalczyk instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Onana is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk pushes Onana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalczyk fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Onana pushes Kowalczyk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Onana backwards.
Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk jumps guard but Onana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikodem Kowalczyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Onana blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalczyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Onana takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk tries to pull guard but Onana forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Onana manages to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Onana.#T4##CL#
Kowalczyk has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Onana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk scores with a body shot.
Onana misses with a hook. Kowalczyk ducked under it nicely.
Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the body
and Onana finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Onana defending well as Kowalczyk loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalczyk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kowalczyk is looking to clinch but Onana is avoiding it.
Onana feints and then cracks Kowalczyk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kowalczyk down.
Kowalczyk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Onana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalczyk moves in looking to clinch but Onana pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nikodem Kowalczyk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Onana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalczyk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Onana with a nice calf kick.
Onana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Onana misses.
Kowalczyk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Onana throws a body punch but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Onana avoids the body shot from Kowalczyk.
Onana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Onana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Onana throws a hook but Kowalczyk avoids it easily.
Onana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Onana misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Kowalczyk counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Onana manages to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk is looking to clinch.
Onana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch
and Onana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Kowalczyk backs off Onana throws a huge counter combo but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it all.
Kowalczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Onana manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Onana - just one landing.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kowalczyk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Onana counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kowalczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Onana.
Kowalczyk wants to clinch.
Kowalczyk moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOnana.
Kowalczyk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Onana.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Onana finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Onana counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Onana scores with a shot to the body.
Onana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Onana moves away.
Onana tries a quick counter leg kick but Kowalczyk is wise to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kowalczyk. That snapped Onana's head back.
A nice leg kick from Onana, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch
and Onana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Onana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kowalczyk drops his hands momentarily and Onana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Onana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onana cracks Kowalczyk with an open hand slap.
Onana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
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!
A big left from Onana misses.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Onana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kowalczyk throws a hook but Onana avoids it easily.
Onana scores with a jab to the head.
Kowalczyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Onana throws out a counter right but Kowalczyk avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Onana.
Kowalczyk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kowalczyk throws an off balance right hand
and Onana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kowalczyk thuds a left hand into Onana's body.
Jeffery Onana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot to the body from Kowalczyk misses
letting Onana counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffery Onana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Onana 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffery Onana!
Jeffery Onana is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Jeffery Onana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nikodem Kowalczyk spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey Jeffery, thanks for the fight. If I couldn't beat you today, I'll never catch up to you. It's time for a changing of the guard. Today's performance showed that you have everything it takes to hold onto that belt for a long time. Good luck in your career, your time has come!'. |
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Event:
FCL - 37
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Kowalczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fry.
Kowalczyk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kowalczyk thinking.
Fry misses the jab.
Kowalczyk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Nikodem Kowalczyk has been cut.
Fry moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fry.
Kowalczyk throws a jab but it's blocked by Fry.
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Fry ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalczyk. Fry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalczyk throws a hook but Fry avoids it easily.
Kowalczyk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fry counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fry slips under a jab.
Fry only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kowalczyk lands a right hook to the body.
Fry scores with a body shot.
Fry scores with a hook to the body. Kowalczyk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Fry.
Fry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalczyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Fry.
Fry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kowalczyk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fry staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fry moves away.#T2#
Kowalczyk tests Fry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kowalczyk rather than just go for the knockout.
Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a looping right.
Kowalczyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fry lands a leg kick that knocks Kowalczyk off balance momentarily.
Fry scores with a hook to the body. Kowalczyk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fry slips a jab from Kowalczyk.
Fry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fry was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalczyk.
Fry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kowalczyk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Kowalczyk clinches up with Fry and pushes him back against the cage.
Fry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalczyks head.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fry's elbow.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Fry controls the action.
Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fry backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalczyk fails to land.
Fry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Kowalczyk pulls guard successfully.
Kowalczyk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kowalczyk looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalczyk, not yet.
Kowalczyk is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Kowalczyk will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kowalczyk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kowalczyk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalczyk throws a big elbow that misses.
Fry keeping full guard, as Kowalczyk tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Small Fry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Kowalczyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kowalczyk lands with a light punch inside.
Fry wants to break free but Kowalczyk has control.
Fry misses with some punches.
Kowalczyk misses with some punches.
Fry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards.
Kowalczyk has a couple of punches blocked by Fry.
Fry can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalczyk controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
A head punch on the inside from Fry fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalczyk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Fry avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk 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.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fry tries to work over Kowalczyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalczyk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Fry is trying to stall.
Fry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Fry avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalczyk pushes Fry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Fry controls his hands.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fry tries to work over Kowalczyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk blocks an uppercut.
Fry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fry swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalczyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fry misses with some punches.
A short right from Fry.
Fry takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kowalczyk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Kowalczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Fry is rocked!#T2#
Kowalczyk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Kowalczyk fails to land.
Kowalczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fry is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Kowalczyk fails to land.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fry or not.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Fry.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fry blocks an uppercut.
Kowalczyk presses Fry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalczyk fails to land.
Fry blocks an uppercut.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Fry.
Fry seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Fry controls the action.
Fry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Fry avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand.
Fry looking to slow down the pace here.
Kowalczyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fry can do to turn this around?
A short left from Fry.
Fry lands with a left to the head.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Fry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Kowalczyk throws a monster overhand right that drops Fry! Kowalczyk follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk retains his middleweight title!
Nikodem Kowalczyk decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
FCL - 31
Date: May 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Grant throws the left hand but Kowalczyk avoids the punch easily.
Kowalczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Grant slips under a jab from Kowalczyk.
A slow jab from Kowalczyk misses its intended target.
Kowalczyk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kowalczyk throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalczyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant lands a nice hook to Kowalczyk's body. Kowalczyk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kowalczyk defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalczyk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grant manages to circle out of the way.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Kowalczyk moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Kowalczyk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Grant takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk lands with a short shot to the head.
Grant's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grant blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
A frustrated look appears on Grant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Grant is trying to break free.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Kowalczyk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grant's efforts to push away.
Grant blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
Kowalczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kowalczyk darts in and clinches Grant up against the cage.
Kowalczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grants head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grant or not.
Kowalczyk scores with a shot to the side of Grant's head. #ROC#Grant is rocked!
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
Kowalczyk prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalczyk pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Grant to his knees! Kowalczyk keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk retains his middleweight title!
Nikodem Kowalczyk spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
FCL - 24
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Kowalczyk moves away from the strike by Jefferson.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Kowalczyk slips the punch.
Jefferson throws a shot from downtown. Kowalczyk moves away and avoids it.
Jefferson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kowalczyk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jefferson scores with a nice strike.
Jefferson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jefferson slips under a jab from Kowalczyk.
Jefferson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kowalczyk throws a right hand that misses
and Jefferson counters with a straight right hand.
Jefferson's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jefferson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kowalczyk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Kowalczyk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalczyk slips a jab from Jefferson.
A quick step to the side and Kowalczyk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range.#CL#
Kowalczyk darts in and clinches Jefferson up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Jefferson working hard to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands with a short shot to the head.
Jefferson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kowalczyk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jefferson's efforts to push away.
Kowalczyk lands with a left to the head.
Jefferson is trying to break the clinch but Kowalczyk has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jefferson can't break the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson slips under a jab from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk looks to throw the jab but Jefferson is out of range.
Kowalczyk lands a jab to the head.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jefferson swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
Kowalczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Kowalczyk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson misses with a left hand #CL#
and Kowalczyk counters by clinching up.
Kowalczyk lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Kowalczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kowalczyk has double underhooks.
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk. #T3#
Kowalczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jefferson is trying to force a seperation but Kowalczyk has the dominant position.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jeffersons head.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands with a light punch inside.
Jefferson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
Jefferson blocking some punches.
Jefferson takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk is working Jefferson over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Jefferson looks winded!
Kowalczyk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards. #T4#
Kowalczyk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk pushes Jefferson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Jefferson is rocked!
Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
Jefferson is trying to break the clinch but Kowalczyk has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk pushes Jefferson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jefferson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jefferson drops to his knees and Kowalczyk pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk retains his middleweight title!
Nikodem Kowalczyk decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
FCL - 17
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Whitney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalczyk.
Whitney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalczyk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Whitney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk sets himself, and Whitney steps forward looking for the clinch! Kowalczyk avoids it this time.
Kowalczyk loads up on a big right hand but Whitney slips the punch.
Whitney doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalczyk circles away.
Whitney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it.
Miguel Whitney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitney wants to clinch
and Kowalczyk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whitney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kowalczyk paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Whitney darts in and clinches Kowalczyk up against the cage.
Whitney can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalczyk controls the action.
Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Whitney.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand.
Kowalczyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk gets through Whitney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Whitney tries to throw a body punch but Kowalczyk avoids it by throwing Whitney back against the cage.
Kowalczyk gets through Whitney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Whitney has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalczyk.
Whitney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk - that landed with a thud.
Whitney working hard to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk scores with a shoulder strike.
Whitney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Whitney.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Whitney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalczyk scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalczyk pushes Whitney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalczyk.
Whitney looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
Whitney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whitney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whitney backwards.
Kowalczyk scores with a shoulder strike.
Whitney misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalczyk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Whitney controls the action.
Kowalczyk presses Whitney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Whitney throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whitney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whitney backwards.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whitney or not.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whitney backwards.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalczyk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Whitney working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk cracks Whitney with a nice body shot.
Kowalczyk is working Whitney over against the cage.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whitney or not. #T3#
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands with a short shot to the head.
Whitney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Whitney is rocked!
Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whitney backwards.
Whitney is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
Kowalczyk gets through Whitney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Whitney has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kowalczyk unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Whitney! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kowalczyk is unloading with more strikes now! Whitney drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Nikodem Kowalczyk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
FCL - 11
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Kowalczyk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kowalczyk tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Asa Steele has been cut.
Kowalczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Steele throws a hook but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Kowalczyk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kowalczyk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
and Kowalczyk counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Steele! He's just covering up as Kowalczyk starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Nikodem Kowalczyk 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:
FCL - 5
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Kowalczyk throws out a loose jab but Lingxin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalczyk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lingxins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Zheng Lingxin has been cut.
Lingxin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalczyk.
Lingxin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lingxin blocks a jab.
Lingxin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lingxin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalczyk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kowalczyk checks a leg kick.
Kowalczyk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lingxin can pounce on him.
Kowalczyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalczyk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kowalczyk scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Kowalczyk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lingxin misses with a looping right.
Kowalczyk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lingxin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lingxin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lingxin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Kowalczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lingxin.
Lingxin flicks out a counter leg kick but Kowalczyk steps away.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lingxin.
Lingxin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Lingxin does no damage.
Lingxin misses the body punch
and Kowalczyk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Kowalczyk moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kowalczyk.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Lingxin looks winded!
Lingxin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalczyk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalczyk.
Lingxin misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk cracks Lingxin with a nice body shot.
Kowalczyk lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Lingxin blocks it.
#T2#
Lingxin takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalczyk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Zheng Lingxin's cut even more.
Kowalczyk lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalczyk pushes Lingxin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Lingxin is rocked!
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lingxin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
Kowalczyk is leaning against Lingxin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalczyk creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lingxin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lingxin drops to his knees and Kowalczyk pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk retains his middleweight title!
Nikodem Kowalczyk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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FCL - 1
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Kowalczyk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kovacs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kowalczyk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovacs scores with a hook.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight left.
Kovacs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kowalczyk manages to circle out of the way.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovacs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Kovacs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kovacs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kowalczyk jabs Kovacs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Kowalczyk misses
and Kovacs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Kovacs swings for the body but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
#T1#
Kovacs tries to score with a low kick but Kowalczyk moves his leg out of the way.
Kowalczyk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kovacs's head backwards.
Kowalczyk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalczyk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kowalczyk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kowalczyk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kowalczyk connects with the punch.#ROC2#Kovacs is rocked!
Kowalczyk connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Kovacs covering up! Kowalczyk comes in with a big uppercut and Kovacs goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk is the new middleweight champion!
Nikodem Kowalczyk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Kowalczyk lands a jab to the nose.
Poeser dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kowalczyk. That did some damage!
Kowalczyk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk tries to bum rush Poeser with a series of wild strikes but Poeser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice strike.
Kowalczyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poeser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poeser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kowalczyk throwing a counter right hand but Poeser manages to avoid it.
Poeser shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kowalczyk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kowalczyk counters with a straight right hand.
Poeser tries to clinch up but Kowalczyk circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalczyk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poeser tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kowalczyk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
A jab lands there for Kowalczyk.
Poeser tries to clinch
enabling Kowalczyk to counter with a crisp jab.
Poeser moves to clinch but Kowalczyk breaks away
and Kowalczyk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poeser wants to clinch up but Kowalczyk keeps it at a distance.
Poeser tries to clinch but Kowalczyk is having none of it.
Poeser moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Poeser darts in trying to clinch
and Kowalczyk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poeser tries to clinch but Kowalczyk moves out of range. #T2#
Kowalczyk scores with a hook.
Kowalczyk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poeser doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalczyk circles away.
Poeser avoids the body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Poeser fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poeser takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Poeser takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poeser closes the distance but Kowalczyk moves to the side
and Kowalczyk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poeser walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kowalczyk's corner calls for a 1-2. Kowalczyk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kowalczyk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poeser in his tracks.
Kowalczyk scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Kowalczyk throws a body punch but Poeser moves out of range.
A big left from Kowalczyk misses.
Poeser closes the distance but Kowalczyk moves to the side
and Kowalczyk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poeser tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kowalczyk counters with a stiff right hand.
Poeser fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poeser tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Poeser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kowalczyk has knocked Poeser down with a huge combo! Kowalczyk steps away and waves a wobbly Poeser back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poeser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
#T4#
Poeser tries to clinch but Kowalczyk is having none of it.
Kowalczyk lands the left hand.
Poeser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poeser there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poeser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalczyk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poeser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kowalczyk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poeser has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poeser drops his hands momentarily and Kowalczyk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poeser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Poeser tries to clinch
and Kowalczyk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalczyk thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Kowalczyk lands a big right hand that sends Poeser crashing to the mat! Kowalczyk stays standing though and waves Poeser back to his feet!#ROC#Poeser is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikodem Kowalczyk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Poeser fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalczyk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kowalczyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poeser can do to turn this around?
Poeser wants to clinch up but Kowalczyk keeps it at a distance.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poeser tries to clinch up
letting Kowalczyk counter with a right hand.
Poeser tries to close the distance and clinch but Kowalczyk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kowalczyk works Poeser's body with a nice hook.
Poeser ducks under a wild hook from Kowalczyk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Poeser might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kowalczyk has got the better of the exchanges.
Kowalczyk keeps the fight on the outside.
Poeser misses with a combination
and Kowalczyk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A slow jab from Kowalczyk misses its intended target.
Poeser doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalczyk circles away.
Kowalczyk throwing a counter right hand but Poeser manages to avoid it.
Poeser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalczyk.
Poeser fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalczyk.
Elmboog Poeser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kowalczyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalczyk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook.
Kowalczyk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalczyk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poeser tries to clinch
and Kowalczyk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poeser fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Kowalczyk lands with a right hand.
Poeser is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
Nikodem Kowalczyk is winning the standup battle so far.
Poeser tries to clinch up.
Kowalczyk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poeser seems to have recovered his senses.
Poeser is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poeser moves to clinch but Kowalczyk breaks away
enabling Kowalczyk to counter with a crisp jab.
Poeser gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kowalczyk gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Poeser is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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