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TCA 40 - Grabowski Vs Hodson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ur Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ur Down has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ur Down!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down has his takedown stuffed
and Coleman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Down!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coleman prevents Down from getting the reversal.
Coleman lands with some strikes.
Coleman wants to control the pace but Down is squirming around nicely.
Down taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control but Down is having none of it.
Coleman working for a submission but Down is keeping him at bay.
Down is wriggling around trying to escape.
Down regains half guard.
Down is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Down looking for subs from the bottom but Coleman mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Down tries to reverse the position but Coleman maintains control.
Down is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Coleman controlling his opponent.
Coleman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Down that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Down is working to get back to half guard.
Coleman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Coleman thowing shots but they're missing.
Coleman controlling from mount.
Down regains 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. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Down's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman decides to stand and escape the position.
Coleman rushes Down and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Down moves out of range.
Coleman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Down did well to prevent Coleman getting side control.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Coleman wants to pass to mount but Down is defending the position.
Down looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Down actively working from the bottom here.
Down looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Coleman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Down is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Down is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Coleman is tapping! Great win for Down!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). ur Down!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Kjellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Kjellstrom!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez gets caught flat footed, as Kjellstrom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Kjellstrom passes Gonzalez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kjellstrom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kjellstrom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Kjellstrom there.
Kjellstrom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzalez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kjellstrom.
Gonzalez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kjellstrom scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kjellstrom is working for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending it quite comfortably.
Kjellstrom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kjellstrom is trying to control. Gonzalez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonzalez tries to get to full guard but Kjellstrom has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjellstrom is looking for a kimura here.
Kjellstrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzalez sees it coming and defends easily.
Kjellstrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzalez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kjellstrom is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
BOOM! Kjellstrom connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kjellstrom is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gonzalez is surviving well by controlling Kjellstrom's body position as best he can.
Kjellstrom is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gonzalez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gonzalez shrugs it off.
Kjellstrom unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kjellstrom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom has hold of Gonzalez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gonzalez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gonzalez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kjellstrom punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kjellstrom working Gonzalez over with strikes here.
Kjellstrom unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Kjellstrom.
Kjellstrom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gonzalez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gonzalez is bucking up trying to escape but Kjellstrom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kjellstrom has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gonzalez's face.
Kjellstrom looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kjellstrom is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gonzalez is surviving well by controlling Kjellstrom's body position as best he can.
Gonzalez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kjellstrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzalez is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gonzalez's face.
Kjellstrom is landing with some decent strikes but Gonzalez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kjellstrom with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kjellstrom with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kjellstrom is working for a guillotine from mount but Gonzalez frees his head quite easily.
Gonzalez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kjellstrom trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Kjellstrom has control of Gonzalez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gonzalez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kjellstrom raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gonzalez is rocked!
Kjellstrom looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Oh Gonzalez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kjellstrom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kjellstrom unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gonzalez wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kjellstrom celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Kjellstrom!
Bjorn Kjellstrom tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gouki Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Nesbitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesbitt has chosen Nillow - Neopolitan Dreams as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gouki Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Nesbitt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba lands a jab-cross combination.
Nesbitt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakuraba swivels and escapes.
Nesbitt shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba shows good takedown defense.
Nesbitt tries for a takedown but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gouki Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Nesbitt.
Nesbitt shoots in and bounces Sakuraba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nesbitt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Nesbitt or perhaps it was just good defense by Sakuraba which made him look bad.
Sakuraba stuns Nesbitt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nesbitt shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuraba drops Nesbitt with a beautiful combination! Nesbitt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sakuraba is looking for the KO!
Nesbitt is rocked!
It looks like Nick Nesbitt has been cut.
Nesbitt looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakuraba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nesbitt in his tracks.
Nesbitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakuraba finish him?
Sakuraba feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Nesbitt crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gouki Sakuraba!
A very excited looking Gouki Sakuraba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Kolor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamal Abahalani Kampur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamal Abahalani Kampur struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Kolor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kamal Abahalani Kampur!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolor scores with a takedown into Abahalani Kampur's guard.
Kolor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kolor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Abahalani Kampur for as long as he can get away with.
Kolor stands and steps away. Abahalani Kampur gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Abahalani Kampur has his takedown stuffed
so Kolor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kolor trying to control the position from guard on top but Abahalani Kampur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abahalani Kampur wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Abahalani Kampur misses with a takedown attempt
and Kolor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kolor seems to be looking for submissions.
Kolor slows the pace down in half guard.
Kolor seems to be working for a kimura but Abahalani Kampur defends the submission attempt.
Kolor trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kolor stands up out of the half guard.
Abahalani Kampur with a jab.
Kolor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kolor stuffs the takedown attempt from Abahalani Kampur. Abahalani Kampur gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel Kolor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamal Abahalani Kampur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur lands a jab to the head.
Kolor thows a body shot but no joy.
Kolor darts in and clinches Abahalani Kampur up against the cage.
Kolor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Abahalani Kampur prevents Kolor from getting back to his feet.
Abahalani Kampur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abahalani Kampur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kolor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abahalani Kampur is aware though and is defending well.
Kolor is breathing heavily.
Abahalani Kampur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kolor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kolor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abahalani Kampur.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abahalani Kampur landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolor keeping full guard, as Abahalani Kampur tries to pass.
Kolor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abahalani Kampur trying to control but Kolor is working from the bottom.
Kolor has control of Abahalani Kampur's left arm, preventing Abahalani Kampur from doing any damage.
Abahalani Kampur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abahalani Kampur landing with the ground and pound.
Kolor wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abahalani Kampur postures up in Kolor's guard and throws a big left but Kolor blocks it.
Abahalani Kampur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abahalani Kampur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kolor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kolor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kolor moves into the clinch successfully.
Kolor pulls guard.
Kolor is looking for a triangle but Abahalani Kampur pushes his legs off easily.
Abahalani Kampur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kolor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abahalani Kampur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abahalani Kampur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abahalani Kampur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kolor looking for a guillotine here but Abahalani Kampur defends easily.
Abahalani Kampur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kolor's head.
Kolor is controlling Abahalani Kampur's posture.
Kolor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abahalani Kampur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kolor controlling Abahalani Kampur's posture.
Abahalani Kampur wants to control from the top but Kolor keeps moving.
Kolor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abahalani Kampur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abahalani Kampur postures up.
Kolor has his foot on Abahalani Kampur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abahalani Kampur works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abahalani Kampur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abahalani Kampur looking to pass the guard.
Abahalani Kampur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abahalani Kampur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolor has his foot on Abahalani Kampur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abahalani Kampur works his way back into a safe position though.
Abahalani Kampur trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abahalani Kampur preventing the sweep.
Abahalani Kampur stands up over Kolor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abahalani Kampur trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abahalani Kampur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abahalani Kampur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abahalani Kampur has managed to get both his arms back between Kolor's legs - danger averted.
Kolor keeping moving, preventing Abahalani Kampur from controlling successfully.
Abahalani Kampur passes Kolor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abahalani Kampur wants to control but Kolor is keeping him busy.
Abahalani Kampur wants to work for an arm triangle but Kolor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abahalani Kampur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kolor defends it well.
Kolor looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolor is trying to control but can't.
Kolor is looking for a sweep. Abahalani Kampur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kolor trying to control here.
Kolor looking for submissions off his back.
Abahalani Kampur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kolor is just riding it out for now. Abahalani Kampur eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abahalani Kampur lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Kolor will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Abahalani Kampur throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kolor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kolor pulls Abahalani Kampur into guard.
Abahalani Kampur trying to control but Kolor is working from the bottom.
Abahalani Kampur pushes down on Kolor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kolor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abahalani Kampur pulls his head out easily.
Abahalani Kampur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kolor is just riding it out for now. Abahalani Kampur eventually gives up the hold.
Kolor is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Abahalani Kampur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kolor is controlling Abahalani Kampur's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur is looking for a kimura here.
Kolor keeping hold of Abahalani Kampur's head, controlling as best he can.
Abahalani Kampur wants to control but Kolor is keeping him busy.
Kolor kicks Abahalani Kampur off and gets back to his feet.
Kolor shoots in but no luck this time.
Kolor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abahalani Kampur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kolor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abahalani Kampur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kolor sprawls well. Kolor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abahalani Kampur gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kolor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kolor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kolor is working for a submission of some sort.
Abahalani Kampur regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolor is looking to advance position but Abahalani Kampur has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Abahalani Kampur landing strikes, looking to finish!
Abahalani Kampur working the ground and pound effectively.
Kolor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Daniel Kolor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abahalani Kampur postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kolor looks a forlorn figure.
Kolor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abahalani Kampur tries to control but Kolor wriggling away.
Abahalani Kampur landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur landing punches.
Abahalani Kampur with good strikes from the mount here!
Kolor tries to hold on but Abahalani Kampur postures up.
Abahalani Kampur working Kolor over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abahalani Kampur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abahalani Kampur lands a nice shot to the head.
Kolor holds on to Abahalani Kampur as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Kolor is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kamal Abahalani Kampur.
I think Kolor 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Kolor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Court Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henk Voetzool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Court Mckenzie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henk Voetzool's chin.
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190 lbs
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189 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Court Mckenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henk Voetzool!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voetzool misses with a head kick.
Voetzool fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Court Mckenzie has been cut.
Voetzool is looking to clinch but Mckenzie is avoiding it.
Mckenzie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mckenzie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Voetzool closes the distance and clinches.
Voetzool working Mckenzie over with knees to the body.
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!
Mckenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voetzool's elbow.
Voetzool landing knees to the body.
Mckenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mckenzie tries a body shot but Voetzool blocks it.
Voetzool landing knees to the head.
Voetzool lands a big knee! That's hurt Mckenzie! Oh, he's all over the place! Voetzool lands another knee that sends Mckenzie to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henk Voetzool!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Sailo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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201 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Sailo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michel Fury!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fury throws a sloppy head kick and Sailo moves out of range easily.
Fury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sailo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fury tries to avoid it but Sailo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fury to the ground. Fury escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sailo shoots for a takedown but Fury saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sailo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Sailo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sailo shoots in and drives through. Fury sprawls well.
Sailo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sailo lands in his opponent's guard.
Sailo wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Sailo stops Fury from standing up.
Sailo drops back looking for a leg! Fury is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fury manages to kick Sailo off! Sailo jumps back into Fury's guard.
Fury wants to stand but Sailo is controlling the position.
Fury looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailo tries to free his leg and advance position but Fury is retaining full guard.
Fury is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sailo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We're going to have a standup here because Bruno Sailo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sailo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fury sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fury lands with a kick to the temple. Sailo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fury takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sailo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sailo scores with a takedown into Fury's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury wants to stand but Sailo is controlling the position.
Sailo content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
Fury wants to stand up but Sailo is controlling him.
Sailo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sailo seems to have locked his on tight now - Fury screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sailo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bruno Sailo!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Sailo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Cooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Cooney is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Cooney!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cooney counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Cooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cooney trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Cooney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cooney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Cooney from controlling successfully.
Cooney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cooney sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Cooney from controlling successfully.
Cooney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jamie Cooney hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cooney tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cooney counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cooney controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Cooney might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Cooney from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jamie Cooney hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cooney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Cooney counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooney throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Cooney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Cooney eventually gives up the hold.
Cooney thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cooney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cooney is working away from the top position though.
Jackson gets full guard.
Jackson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cooney escapes and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cooney trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Cooney controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooney has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cooney bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Cooney 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.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cooney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cooney counters with a body kick.
Cooney rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooney pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cooney decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cooney postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jackson to stand up.
Cooney has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooney tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Cooney breaks the clinch.
Cooney has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Cooney breaks the clinch.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Cooney counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooney has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooney lands a left hand.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Cooney avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooney pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Cooney counters with a leg kick.
Cooney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Cooney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooney looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooney scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jamie Cooney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cooney scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Cooney has control of the leg.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cooney works his foot free and advances to mount.
BOOM! Cooney connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cooney looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Cooney's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Cooney trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooney lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooney punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Cooney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cooney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooney lands a front kick.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooney counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cooney clinches.
Cooney controlling the action here for a moment.
Cooney works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooney wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Cooney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooney trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Cooney is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamie Cooney was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Cooney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooney has managed to clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Cooney manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooney gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cooney throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cooney in particular looking to stall.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Cooney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooney sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jamie Cooney.
Cooney clinches with his opponent.
Cooney scores with a shoulder strike.
Cooney breaks the clinch.
Cooney scores with a leg kick.
Cooney lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cooney closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson letting Cooney take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooney cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Cooney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Cooney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooney cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jamie Cooney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Cooney lands.
Tyson Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooney closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Cooney fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Cooney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cooney 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Cooney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Draco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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23
197 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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30
195 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Draco!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Draco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Draco has closed the distance and engaged Cash in a clinch.
Draco gets underhooks to prevent Cash's takedown attempt.
Draco lands a right hand.
Cash with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cash misses with a knee to the head.
Draco lands a left hand.
Draco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Draco lands a left hand.
Draco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Draco looking to slow down the pace here.
Draco managing to block the knees to the body from Cash.
Cash jumps guard and drags Draco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Draco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Draco landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draco wanted to stand there but Cash had control of the position.
Cash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Draco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash working for a triangle but Draco defends it easily.
Cash looking for a sweep. Not yet Cash, not yet.
Draco wanted to stand there but Cash had control of the position.
Draco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Draco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Draco tries to free his leg and advance position but Cash is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash 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.
Cash bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Draco's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cash drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cash jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cash looking to pass the guard.
Cash pushes down on Draco's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Draco is trying to maintain the position but Cash is very close to passing his half guard.
Draco is trying to stand up here but Cash is controlling him well.
Cash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cash is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash trying to pass the guard but Draco defending well.
Cash is trying to control. Draco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cash is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Draco is just riding it out for now. Cash eventually gives up the hold.
Cash passes to side control.
Cash tries to advance to mount but can't.
Draco wants to get back to his feet but Cash drags him back down.
Cash in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Draco is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martin Cash!
Our winner, Martin Cash, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Echart Tolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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23
185 lbs
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171 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Echart Tolle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Elite!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elite manages to avoid it.
Tolle with a poor takedown
and Elite counters with a takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tolle parries the strikes from Elite easily there. Elite is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tolle to escape.
Elite working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Elite.
Tolle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Elite off and has taken his back!
Tolle tries to get the hooks in deep but Elite pushed the leg off.
Elite trying to control the position but Tolle manages to sink in the hooks.
A lull in the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolle tightening his grip on Elite, looking for the choke.
Tolle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Elite defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tolle looking to break Elite's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Elite remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tolle will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolle lands a shot to the body.
Tolle looking for the choke from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here.
Elite showing good submission defense here.
Elite trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolle controlling well, preventing Elite from escaping the position.
Tolle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Elite has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tolle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elite wants to get back to his feet.
Will Tolle go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Elite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tolle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elite has hold of Tolle's leg, trying to break free but it's let Tolle lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Elite is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Tolle throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Echart Tolle!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Echart Tolle made sure he mentioned Hellraiser Fightgear ($10-$20 Clothing), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hodson has chosen Break Some Off by KoRn as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Damian Grabowski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Hodson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodson leaves Grabowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hodson gets a clinch.
Grabowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Hodson backwards.
Hodson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grabowski misses with a knee strike.
Hodson breaks the clinch.
Grabowski dives in and scores a takedown into Hodson's guard.
Grabowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hodson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grabowski is controlling him.
Grabowski throwing strikes but missing.
Hodson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grabowski.
Grabowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hodson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski digs a good hook to Hodson's body.
Hodson throws a body punch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Hodson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grabowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Grabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabowski closes the distance and clinches up with Hodson, looking for a takedown. Grabowski pushes Hodson against the cage but Hodson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hodson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hodson prevents the takedown attempt.
Hodson is trying to break the clinch but Grabowski has him pressed against the cage.
Grabowski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hodson can't fight it off and eventually Grabowski manages to take the fight to the floor. Hodson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grabowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Hodson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a strike but Hodson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodson is stalling in the full guard.
Grabowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grabowski tries to get out of the position.
Hodson wants to stand but Grabowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Hodson.
Hodson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hodson throws a head kick but Grabowski moves out of range.
Hodson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grabowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hodson swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabowski is just out of range.
Hodson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hodson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grabowski misses with a takedown attempt - Hodson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hodson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grabowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grabowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hodson's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grabowski lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Grabowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hodson fails to land with a series of punches.
Grabowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donk. Hodson catches Grabowski right on the button with a cross.
Hodson stuffs the takedown attempt from Grabowski. Grabowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Hodson throws a lazy uppercut
and Grabowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hodson won't be happy with that.
Grabowski with the ground and pound but Hodson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hodson has hold of Grabowski's hands but Grabowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodson trying to hold on to Grabowski's head to control him but Grabowski postures up.
Grabowski with the ground and pound but Hodson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a strike but Hodson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hodson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grabowski's guard.
Hodson won't allow Grabowski to get back to his feet.
Hodson stands up from Grabowski's guard - Hodson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hodson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grabowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grabowski throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodson pushes Grabowski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hodson punishes Grabowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Damian Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hodson misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodson fails to land with a series of punches.
Grabowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hodson has time to react.
Hodson misses with a wild body shot.
Grabowski fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Grabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hodson wants it to stay on the feet.
Grabowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hodson circles away.
Hodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hodson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hodson cracks a nice hook into Grabowski's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski blocks a jab.
Hodson throws a combination. Grabowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Grabowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Hodson.
Sloppy strikes from Hodson. Those never looked like landing.
Grabowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hodson's waist but Hodson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grabowski off to one side.
Hodson jabs Grabowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matt Hodson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodson throws a big shot that misses.
Hodson tries to clinch up.
Hodson with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hodson 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grabowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hodson slaps away a takedown attempt from Grabowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Hodson does no damage.
Hodson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck for Grabowski with that takedown attempt.
Grabowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hodson.
Grabowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hodson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Grabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hodson defends it nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hodson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hodson lands a really nice looking cross but Grabowski seems unphased.
Hodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matt Hodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Hodson misses its intended target.
Grabowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hodson sprawls well. Hodson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grabowski gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Grabowski with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grabowski is defended easily by Hodson.
Hodson digs a good body shot into Grabowski's ribs.
Hodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hodson misses with a looping left.
Hodson tries a low kick but Grabowski avoids it.
Grabowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hodson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hodson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Grabowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Hodson which made him look bad.
Hodson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grabowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hodson misses with a body shot.
Grabowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hodson is fending him off so far but Grabowski persists. Nope, Hodson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hodson misses with an uppercut. Grabowski saw that one coming.
A left lands for Hodson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski dives in and grabs Hodson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hodson pushes down on Grabowski's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grabowski moves away.
Hodson throws a right hand that Grabowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Grabowski also avoids with ease.
Hodson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grabowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grabowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hodson.
Grabowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hodson lands a glancing blow to the side of Grabowski's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grabowski.
Grabowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hodson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hodson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hodson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hodson!
A relieved looking Matt Hodson 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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