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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arlov Kolowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Gracia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Gracia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arlov Kolowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rob Gracia!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kolowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracia after a bit of a struggle.
Kolowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gracia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kolowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracia counters with a takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracia trying to control the action but Kolowski is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kolowski's face as Gracia controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rob Gracia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kolowski pushes Gracia up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kolowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracia counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kolowski!
Kolowski is bucking up trying to escape but Gracia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracia controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolowski is looking to get to half guard.
Gracia looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracia throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kolowski because Gracia loaded up on that one.
Kolowski wants to control but Gracia is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracia punching from mount but Kolowski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Gracia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kolowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kolowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolowski.
Gracia regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kolowski.
Gracia looking to control.
Gracia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolowski.
Kolowski throws an elbow that misses. Gracia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kolowski's guard. Nice move by Gracia!
Kolowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracia is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolowski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracia is now in half guard.
Gracia passes to full mount!
Gracia looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracia content just to control the position here.
Kolowski holds of for dear life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracia looking to ground and pound but Kolowski is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rob Gracia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kolowski tries to clinch but Gracia moves away
and Gracia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kolowski won't be happy with that.
Kolowski wants to control but Gracia postures up.
Gracia is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kolowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kolowski tries to improve position but can't.
Gracia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rob Gracia wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kolowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kolowski wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolowski is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kolowski.
Kolowski throws a hook but Gracia avoids it easily.
Kolowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolowski counters with a series of strikes. Gracia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kolowski circles away.
Arlov Kolowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Gracia.
Kolowski dives in and grabs Gracia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracia pushes down on Kolowski's head and hops out.
Kolowski takes a swing at Gracia's ribcage but misses.
Gracia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kolowski won't be happy with that.
Rob Gracia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolowski trying his best to control but Gracia has mounted him.
Kolowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracia looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlov Kolowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracia throws some wild stikes that Kolowski manages to avoid easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rob Gracia was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kolowski misses with a head kick.
Rob Gracia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolowski tries to clinch but Gracia is having none of it.
Gracia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kolowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Gracia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Gracia!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
28% |
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