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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Smith (ranked 6219 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coko Kowla (ranked 4636 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kendall Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Coko Kowla!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowla successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith won't allow Kowla to get back to his feet.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowla wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Kowla has wrist control.
Kowla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Kowla trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kowla's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a huge punch but Kowla dodges it nicely.
Smith passes into side control, despite Kowla's attempt to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kowla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowla avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
Smith landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowla is trying to improve his position.
Kowla is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kowla down.
Kowla trying his best to control but Smith has mounted him.
Kowla can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith unloading with bombs!
Kowla can't escape the position.
Kowla looks winded!
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Kowla is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Kowla has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Smith is working the ground and pound. Can Kowla escape?
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowla is really stuck here.
Smith lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Smith dominated that 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.
Kowla clinches.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kowla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowla closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith wants to control but Kowla is keeping busy.
Smith is staying active underneath Kowla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith wants to control but Kowla is keeping busy.
Kowla stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to kick Kowla off but Kowla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Kowla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kowla gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kowla to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kowla stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith pushes Kowla away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kowla gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowla can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowla decides to stand back up.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Kowla and move into the clinch.
Kowla misses with a leg kick.
Kowla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kowla is breathing heavily.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowla drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Kowla stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kowla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowla darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Kowla into the cage.
Kowla cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Kowla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kendall Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coko Kowla.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kowla's guard.
Smith is standing up over Kowla. Kowla looks to escape but Smith dives into side control.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kowla to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowla takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Coko Kowla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kowla moves into the clinch.
Smith tries to break free but Kowla pushes him back against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Kowla keeps him there for the moment.
Smith is working for takedown but Kowla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kowla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coko Kowla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowla darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowla is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Kowla has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is trying to drag Kowla to the mat but Kowla just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Kowla has him pressed against the cage.
Kowla tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Kowla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Kowla has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Kowla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kowla has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith is in close to Kowla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowla wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smith is now in half guard.
Kowla moves into full guard.
Kowla wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smith is now in half guard.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith thows a huge punch but Kowla dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowla is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kowla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowla trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Smith manages to pass to mount!
Kowla stops Smith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kowla trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowla wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Kowla is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith landing punches.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowla takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendall Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendall Smith!
Coko Kowla was interviewed post fight and said 'i was not feeling to good, this why i lose.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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