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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michał Kowalkiewicz (ranked 101 p4p, 525 weight class) and John Lawrence (ranked 15 p4p, 79 weight class). Lawrence has chosen No Surrender as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michał Kowalkiewicz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalkiewicz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawrence wants to clinch up but Kowalkiewicz keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawrence.
Kowalkiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lawrence connects with a nice short shot to Kowalkiewicz's temple.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Kowalkiewicz is defending well.
Kowalkiewicz wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well.
Lawrence wants to pass to mount but Kowalkiewicz is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalkiewicz is just riding it out for now. Lawrence eventually gives up the hold.
Kowalkiewicz tries to roll over but Lawrence keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence controlling the pace.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lawrence stalling away here and it's allowed Kowalkiewicz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lawrence working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kowalkiewicz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kowalkiewicz stopping the sweep attempt from Lawrence.
Lawrence can't keep his opponent in guard - Kowalkiewicz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lawrence manages to get to full guard.
Lawrence has his hands on Kowalkiewicz's head, controlling the position.
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalkiewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is trying to control the position but Kowalkiewicz postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalkiewicz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence pulls Kowalkiewicz in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalkiewicz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lawrence being controlled here, momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kowalkiewicz postures up.
Kowalkiewicz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lawrence is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalkiewicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalkiewicz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kowalkiewicz stopping the sweep attempt from Lawrence.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Lawrence will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kowalkiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch but Kowalkiewicz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawrence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kowalkiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalkiewicz.
John Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kowalkiewicz's guard.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Lawrence in close to his closed guard and prevents Lawrence from doing any damage or advancing position.
John Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kowalkiewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kowalkiewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalkiewicz, not yet.
Lawrence passes into half guard.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control from the bottom.
Lawrence wants to take a breather but Kowalkiewicz is having none of it.
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawrence not doing much here.
Kowalkiewicz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kowalkiewicz tries to get out of the position.
Kowalkiewicz tries to roll over but Lawrence keeps him under control.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lawrence scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kowalkiewicz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lawrence is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalkiewicz is just riding it out for now. Lawrence eventually gives up the hold.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kowalkiewicz's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz is looking for a sweep. Lawrence is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kowalkiewicz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawrence looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kowalkiewicz's head.
Kowalkiewicz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura but Kowalkiewicz is defending well.
Kowalkiewicz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawrence.
Lawrence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kowalkiewicz defending well though.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to pass to full mount but Kowalkiewicz defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lawrence in particular looking to stall.
Lawrence seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kowalkiewicz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lawrence is looking for a kimura here.
Lawrence looks to land a strike but Kowalkiewicz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lawrence pushes down on Kowalkiewicz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawrence.
Kowalkiewicz tries to get to full guard but Lawrence has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawrence is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawrence lands a nice short elbow.
Kowalkiewicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawrence is working away from the top position though.
Lawrence is nestled in close to Kowalkiewicz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lawrence seems to be looking for submissions.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalkiewicz keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence drops an elbow to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lawrence throws a right hand that misses
and Lawrence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalkiewicz gets a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lawrence.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz gets underhooks to prevent Lawrence's takedown attempt.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz is working Lawrence over against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Lawrence takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalkiewicz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawrence.
Kowalkiewicz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Lawrence's ribcage. Lawrence let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Lawrence back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.
Lawrence takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Lawrence's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lawrence's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lawrence.
Lawrence's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz lands an uppercut.
Lawrence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Kowalkiewicz.
Lawrence is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Lawrence's ribcage. Lawrence let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lawrence is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
Kowalkiewicz lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a big uppercut that drops Lawrence! More strikes from Kowalkiewicz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lawrence lies dazed against the cage as Kowalkiewicz celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz retains his middleweight title!
John Lawrence spoke after the fight, saying 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.
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