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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby Flenderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosoto Gari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toby Flenderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kosoto Gari's chin.
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274 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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200 cm
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300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Flenderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kosoto Gari!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gari digs a good hook to Flenderson's body.
Flenderson looks for a takedown but Gari sprawls well.
Gari fails to land with a series of punches.
Flenderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gari but Gari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flenderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gari as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Flenderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gari scores with a takedown into Flenderson's guard.
Flenderson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gari is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Flenderson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gari's back instead.
Gari looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Gari turns into Flenderson and is now in his guard.
Flenderson looking to control.
Gari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gari trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Gari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flenderson controls Gari momentarily but Gari frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flenderson is looking for a triangle but Gari pushes his legs off easily.
Gari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gari content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gari has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Flenderson is proving hard to escape from.
Flenderson trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flenderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gari's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gari duly obliges.
Gari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ground and pound from Gari.
Flenderson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Flenderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flenderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gari wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy.
Flenderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flenderson is breathing heavily.
Flenderson wants to improve his position but Gari is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gari working over Flenderson with some ground and pound. Flenderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flenderson actively working from the bottom here.
Flenderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flenderson is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gari stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Flenderson to get to his feet.
Gari moves in looking to clinch but Flenderson pushes him off.
Gari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Flenderson wants to hold on but Gari pushes him away.
Gari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Flenderson wants to hold on but Gari pushes him away.
Gari looking to control but Flenderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flenderson tries to hold on but Gari pushes him away.
Gari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flenderson is looking to escape.
Flenderson can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gari looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Flenderson can't escape the position.
Flenderson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Flenderson tries to hold on but Gari pushes him away.
Flenderson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Flenderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Flenderson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Flenderson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gari screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Flenderson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Toby Flenderson!
Toby Flenderson retains his super heavyweight title!
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FIGHT
RATING
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