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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brodie Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Tobolowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Tobolowsky will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brodie Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Tobolowsky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tobolowsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews gets caught flat footed, as Tobolowsky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tobolowsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matthews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tobolowsky has managed to get both his arms back between Matthews's legs - danger averted.
Tobolowsky wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
Tobolowsky postures up.
Tobolowsky passes into half guard.
Matthews is defending against the submission attempts here by Tobolowsky.
Tobolowsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobolowsky trying to control from half guard but Matthews is working away.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Tobolowsky is controlling well.
Tobolowsky trying to pass the guard but Matthews defending well.
Matthews trying to control from the bottom.
Tobolowsky trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Tobolowsky is working for a kimura but Matthews is defending it quite comfortably.
Tobolowsky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tobolowsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tobolowsky seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews is not content to let Tobolowsky control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to control but Tobolowsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tobolowsky thows a huge punch but Matthews dodges it nicely.
Tobolowsky tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Matthews makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matthews.
Matthews is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Tobolowsky tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matthews is on top in guard.
Tobolowsky wants to stand up but Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Tobolowsky is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tobolowsky pushes Matthews off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Tobolowsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tobolowsky closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Tobolowsky pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tobolowsky drops Matthews with a beautiful combination! Matthews stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tobolowsky is looking for the KO!
Matthews is rocked!
It looks like Brodie Matthews has been cut.
Tobolowsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tobolowsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Brodie Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tobolowsky misses with a double jab.
Tobolowsky misses with a two punch combination.
Tobolowsky throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Matthews looks for a takedown but Tobolowsky sprawls well.
Tobolowsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tobolowsky misses with a double jab.
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but Tobolowsky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tobolowsky is breathing heavily.
Tobolowsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt
and Tobolowsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobolowsky wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
Matthews seems keen to control Tobolowsky's posture.
Tobolowsky wanted to stand there but Matthews had control of the position.
Tobolowsky drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matthews manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tobolowsky has Matthews in his guard.
Matthews drops back looking for a leg! Tobolowsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tobolowsky manages to kick Matthews off! Matthews jumps back into Tobolowsky's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews passes Tobolowsky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tobolowsky pushes Matthews off looking to stand but Matthews dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matthews in particular looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Matthews misses with a head shot. Tobolowsky uses the momentum to regain guard.
Matthews is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tobolowsky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews closes the distance but Tobolowsky moves to the side
and Tobolowsky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matthews thinking.
Tobolowsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Tobolowsky misses.
Steve Tobolowsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brodie Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews tries to bum rush Tobolowsky with a series of wild strikes but Tobolowsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tobolowsky misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tobolowsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthews circles away.
Matthews throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Tobolowsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brodie Matthews's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tobolowsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matthews to the mat! Matthews manages to get full guard.
Tobolowsky stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tobolowsky throws a one two combo.
Matthews shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tobolowsky's guard.
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tobolowsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tobolowsky is looking to stand up but Matthews isn't so interested in that idea.
Matthews sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tobolowsky wants to get back to his feet but Matthews is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Tobolowsky keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brodie Matthews wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tobolowsky throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Tobolowsky misses.
Matthews dives in and grabs Tobolowsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tobolowsky pushes down on Matthews's head and hops out.
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Tobolowsky circles away.
Matthews shoots and misses
and Tobolowsky counters with a single leg into guard. Matthews didn't expect that.
Tobolowsky passes Matthews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tobolowsky is looking to stall here but Matthews recovers full guard.
Tobolowsky stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky gets to his feet. Matthews looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tobolowsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Tobolowsky.
Tobolowsky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tobolowsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tobolowsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matthews somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brodie Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky lands with a nice combination. Matthews backs away looking to recover.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tobolowsky throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Tobolowsky misses with a double jab
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tobolowsky keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Tobolowsky wants to stand and escape but Matthews is having none of it.
Brodie Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Matthews seems to be looking for submissions.
Steve Tobolowsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tobolowsky is trying to stand up here but Matthews is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Tobolowsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tobolowsky 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Tobolowsky!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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