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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
Kowalski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steel.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kowalski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kowalski counters with a three punch combo that has Steel backing up. Steel nods at Kowalski to acknowledge the strikes.
Kowalski leaves Steel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalski clinches with his opponent.
Kowalski working hard to break the clinch.
Kowalski misses with a punch to the body.
Steel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalski is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalski forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Steel pulls Kowalski into guard.
Steel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kowalski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski stands up from Steel's guard - Kowalski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steel is defended easily by Kowalski.
Steel is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Kowalski. Beautiful body shot.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalski won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Kowalski wants to break free but Steel has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalski tries to circle away but Steel has him pinned against the cage.
Kowalski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kowalski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Steel jumps guard but Kowalski stands there with Steel around his waist. Steel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kowalski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kowalski pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalski wants to stand up but Steel is controlling him.
Kowalski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.
Steel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kowalski is on top in guard.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Kowalski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steel closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski has managed to clinch.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel somewhat.
Kowalski is looking to clinch.
Steel lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Steel with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kowalski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kowalski is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but Steel holds him up against the cage and eventually Kowalski drops back down to his feet.
Kowalski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Kowalski has double underhooks.
Steel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kowalski is trying to pull guard but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel fails to pull guard.
Kowalski tries a knee to the head but Steel blocks it.
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kowalski swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kowalski clinches.
Steel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski jumps guard but Steel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kowalski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Steel breaks the clinch.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense.
Steel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kowalski is trying to push Steel away but Steel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kowalski has Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kowalski lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel blocks it with crossed arms.
Kowalski wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
Kowalski gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kowalski is trying to force a seperation but Steel has the dominant position.
Kowalski scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Tommy Steel has been cut.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but Steel holds him up against the cage and eventually Kowalski drops back down to his feet.
Steel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski is trying to pull guard but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski is pressed up against the cage. Steel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalski down to the mat. Kowalski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Steel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Steel looks for a takedown but Kowalski sprawls well.
Kowalski shoots in for a double leg but Steel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kowalski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shawn Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kowalski as he jumps to the side.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tommy Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel gets a clinch.
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Steel tries to land a front kick but Kowalski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kowalski is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kowalski defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel shoots in but Kowalski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kowalski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Kowalski lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel avoiding damage as Kowalski throws knees to the body.
Kowalski is looking to break free of the clinch but Steel has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski drags the fight down to the ground.
Kowalski has a closed guard, preventing Steel from standing up.
Kowalski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kowalski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kowalski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Kowalski's legs - danger averted.
Kowalski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kowalski pushes Steel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tommy Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalski.
Steel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kowalski wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Kowalski shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steel tries to bum rush Kowalski with a series of wild strikes but Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Steel tenderised Kowalski's leg. Kowalski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kowalski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kowalski catches Steel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kowalski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kowalski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kowalski blocks it with crossed arms.
Tommy Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Kowalski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kowalski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kowalski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Kowalski!
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