Kowalkiewicz vs. Montaño

[The Sandmen]

Ferocious staredown by Kowalkiewicz while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Nicco Montaño doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.

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Round 1
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Kowalkiewicz and Montaño move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Montaño.
Brilliant combination from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Montaño is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Montaño fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to close her guard around Montaño
She succeeds!
Nicco Montaño is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Montaño is in closed guard... Kowalkiewicz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Nicco Montaño!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Nicco Montaño
Karolina Kowalkiewicz takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Nicco Montaño shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Nicco Montaño breaks that americana attempt!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Nicco Montaño
Kowalkiewicz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz controls the situation despite Nicco Montaño efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Nicco Montaño
Nicco Montaño tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Nicco Montaño is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Nicco Montaño tries to pass Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Nicco Montaño manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz attempts to move to full guard
Karolina Kowalkiewicz manages to switch to full guard.
Nicco Montaño is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
1:53 Round 1 and Kowalkiewicz is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Montaño is in closed guard... Kowalkiewicz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Nicco Montaño!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Nicco Montaño
Kowalkiewicz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Montaño struggles and frees her leg!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over Montaño
Nicco Montaño attempts to move to full guard
Nicco Montaño manages to switch to full guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over Montaño
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to pass to half guard...
Nicco Montaño's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over Montaño
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to better her position on the ground...
Kowalkiewicz breaks the closed guard of Nicco Montaño and moves to half guard
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Nicco Montaño
Nicco Montaño seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Montaño measures the resilience of Kowalkiewicz 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kowalkiewicz 's side.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Nicco Montaño
Nicco Montaño launches a few punches to Kowalkiewicz 's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kowalkiewicz tries to cover her face,
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Nicco Montaño
Nicco Montaño attempts to trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard.
Nicco Montaño manages to switch to full guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over Montaño
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to pass to half guard...
Nicco Montaño's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over Montaño
Nicco Montaño launches a few punches to Kowalkiewicz 's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kowalkiewicz tries to cover her face,
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over Montaño
Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard... Montaño tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz !
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Montaño catch Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Nicco Montaño appears to be unbreakable
Kowalkiewicz 's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Montaño's moves.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Karolina Kowalkiewicz . The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Nicco Montaño and Kowalkiewicz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Kowalkiewicz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kowalkiewicz begins to launch a barrage of punches over Montaño
this is getting worse and worse for Montaño
There is a small laceration on Nicco Montaño's Mouth
Kowalkiewicz goes for a low kick..
Montaño avoids the deadly blow.
Montaño tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Montaño fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Montaño moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.



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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Karolina Kowalkiewicz can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz steps forward and fires a high kick!
Montaño blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
The two exchange wildly
Kowalkiewicz is connecting with a few punches
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Montaño stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is coming in again!
Montaño's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Karolina Kowalkiewicz is taking the best of the fight.
High kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz !
Montaño seems to be done!
Montaño fell like she got shot! This is over!
There is a small laceration on Nicco Montaño's Chin

Winner is Karolina Kowalkiewicz by KO (High kick) at 0:47 Round 2

Statistics: Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Punches 11/20 (55%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 228 s

Statistics: Nicco Montaño
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 228 s

Decent fight turned flash KO. But like, it was a heavy KO-strike. Jairzinho Rozenstruik knows what I’m talkin’ bout.