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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Fothergill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kobula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Kobula. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kobula.
Fothergill throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Kobula counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fothergill won't be happy with that.
Fothergill's coaches at Lads Lash Banter Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kobula working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fothergill is trying to get back to his feet.
Kobula throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Kobula.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Kobula decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fothergill misses with an uppercut.
Kobula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fothergill.
Fothergill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Fothergill throws a series of punches but Kobula moves out of range.
Kobula is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fothergill swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Fothergill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fothergill throws a leg kick which misses Kobula's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobula tries to avoid it.
Fothergill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kobula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fothergill.
Kobula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Fothergill.
Jimmy Fothergill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fothergill looks to throw the jab but Kobula is out of range. #TD2#
Kobula shoots in and gets a takedown into Fothergill's guard.#SU2#
Kobula stands up from Fothergill's guard - Kobula perhaps looking for a knockout.
A big left from Fothergill misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fothergill!
#CUT#
It looks like Loa Kobula has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobula scores with a decent looking hook.
Kobula lands a head kick. Fothergill smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Kobula feints and as Fothergill raises his hands in defense, Kobula changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2##SUB2#
Kobula postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fothergill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kobula, into his guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kobula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fothergill wanted to stand there but Kobula had control of the position.
Kobula trying to keep a closed guard but Fothergill is proving a slippery customer.
Fothergill tries to stand but Kobula is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Kobula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fothergill is controlling him.
Fothergill tries to stand but Kobula is controlling from the bottom.
Kobula throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kobula trying to control the position.
Fothergill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fothergill postures up.
Fothergill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kobula is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Kobula shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kobula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fothergill wants to stand and escape but Kobula is having none of it.
Fothergill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kobula.
Kobula won't allow Fothergill to get back to his feet.
Kobula throws a strike but Fothergill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kobula trying to keep a closed guard but Fothergill is proving a slippery customer.
Fothergill wants to stand but Kobula is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Kobula working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fothergill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fothergill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Fothergill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Loa Kobula's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fothergill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobula.
Kobula has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Fothergill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kobula to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kobula distracts Fothergill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fothergill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kobula is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fothergill keeping full guard, as Kobula tries to pass.
Fothergill wants to stand but Kobula is controlling the position. #T1#
Kobula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fothergill is keeping the position for now.
Kobula throws an elbow that misses. Fothergill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kobula's guard. Nice move by Fothergill!#REVR#
Fothergill wants to get up but he can't break Kobula's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Fothergill decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kobula, up you get!
Fothergill throws a series of punches but Kobula avoids them all with ease.
Fothergill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kobula to score with a decent uppercut.
Fothergill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Fothergill misses with an uppercut. Kobula saw that one coming.
Kobula throws a nice looking combination but Fothergill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kobula checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some wild striking there from Fothergill.
Kobula lands with a good body shot.
Kobula slips a straight right by Fothergill.
Fothergill throws a hook but Kobula blocks it.
Fothergill loads up on a big right hand but Kobula slips the punch.
Fothergill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobula is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kobula will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Fothergill scores with the left hand. Kobula knows he should have avoided that one.
Fothergill misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Fothergill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobula.
Kobula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fothergill.
Fothergill looks to land a right hand but Kobula moved out of range.
Fothergill swinging wildly here.
Kobula now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kobula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fothergill.
Nice shot by Fothergill.
Kobula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fothergill misses with a double jab.
Kobula staying out of range there.
Fothergill throws a right and a left that Kobula avoids nicely.
Kobula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fothergill circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Fothergill misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Kobula counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fothergill won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Kobula decides to stand back up.
Jimmy Fothergill is winning the standup battle so far.
Kobula takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kobula scores with a one two! Fothergill had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fothergill misses with a left hand
and Kobula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fothergill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobula looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kobula wants to clinch.
Kobula fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kobula looks to land a combination but Fothergill avoids it well.
Fothergill stalks Kobula and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kobula's face. Kobula staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Fothergill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Loa Kobula's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kobula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kobula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fothergill walks into a straight right hand from Kobula.
Kobula misses with a few strikes there.
Fothergill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kobula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Fothergill gets caught flat footed, as Kobula shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kobula throws an elbow that misses. Fothergill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kobula's guard. Nice move by Fothergill!#REVR##SU#
Fothergill stands and steps away. Kobula gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fothergill scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobula tries to clinch but Fothergill is having none of it.
Fothergill misses with the combination.
Kobula appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Fothergill lands with a slapping head kick.
Jimmy Fothergill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kobula moves into range and clinches up with Fothergill.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kobula throws an elbow but misses.
Kobula fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Kobula manages to break the clinch.
Kobula smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fothergill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kobula scores with a body shot.
Fothergill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fothergill there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fothergill throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kobula counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kobula.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fothergill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Kobula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kobula wants to control from the top but Fothergill keeps moving.
Kobula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kobula throwing strikes but missing.
Fothergill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jimmy Fothergill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Fothergill throws a hook but Kobula avoids it easily.
Kobula throws a sloppy head kick and Fothergill moves out of range easily.
Fothergill fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kobula is out of range.
Fothergill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kobula lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kobula.
Fothergill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kobula on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kobula paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kobula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kobula shoots in and drives through. Fothergill sprawls well.
Fothergill seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kobula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fothergill moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Fothergill misses the target.
Kobula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobula fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fothergill avoids it really well and circles away.
Jimmy Fothergill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loa Kobula.#T4#
Fothergill connects with a right hand. Kobula shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobula misses with a body kick.
Fothergill stuffs the takedown.
Kobula changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fothergill tries to avoid it but Kobula manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fothergill to the ground. Fothergill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kobula misses with a double jab.
Fothergill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kobula lands with a hook. Fothergill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fothergill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobula manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Kobula.
Loa Kobula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fothergill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Loa Kobula.
I think Fothergill 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Fothergill!
Jimmy Fothergill took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'COME ON DAVID!!!'.
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Event:
K-1 12 La Croix vs Columbus
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Kobula slips under a jab.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Kobula's belly button to the back.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Kobula throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loa Kobula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobula looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams is looking to counter the offense by Kobula and move into the clinch.
Kobula misses with a head kick.
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Kobula shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Loa Kobula has been cut.#KD#
Williams lands a head kick that bluckles Kobula and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Williams no doubt looking to push for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams works the jab nicely.#CUT#
That has opened up Loa Kobula's cut even more.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kobula.
Kobula tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Kobula has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kobula tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1##BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberto Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kobula looks winded!#KD#
Williams catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Kobula stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Kobula walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#CUT#
The cut above Loa Kobula's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Kobula crumples to the floor! Williams milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roberto Williams!
Roberto Williams gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
K-1 Round 3
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Overoid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kobula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kobula scores with a head kick. Overoid tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Overoid scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Loa Kobula has been cut.
Overoid cracks Kobula with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Overoid drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Kobula onto his butt! Kobula pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overoid connects with a solid leg kick.
Kobula scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Kobula closes the distance and clinches.
Overoid dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Kobula is trying to push Overoid away but Overoid has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Overoid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kobula wants to break free but Overoid has control.
#T1#
Kobula misses with some punches.
Overoid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kobula is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Overoid taking a breather.
Overoid looking to stall.
Kobula wants to break free but Overoid has control.
Kobula with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Overoid looking to stall.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kobula tries to break free but Overoid pushes him back against the ropes.
Overoid is leaning against Kobula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kobula tries to break the clinch but Overoid is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Overoid seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kobula is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alistair Overoid.#CL#
Kobula gets tackled into the ropes by Overoid. Overoid maintains the clinch.
Kobula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Overoid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobula's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overoid should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Loa Kobula's cut.
That's time! Overoid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Overoid.
Overoid sets himself, and Kobula steps forward looking for the clinch! Overoid avoids it this time.
Kobula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD2#
Kobula clips Overoid with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Overoid a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Overoid has been cut.
Overoid throws a looping overhand right but Kobula ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Overoid has Kobula up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kobula using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Overoid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Overoid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kobula can do to turn this around?
Kobula stalling.
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!
Kobula is trying to force a seperation but Overoid has the dominant position.
Kobula can't find room to land a body shot as Overoid controls the action.
Kobula taking a breather.
Overoid prevents a body shot from Kobula.
Overoid looking to stall.
#T1#
Overoid taking a breather.
Kobula wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Overoid has him pressed against the ropes.
Kobula tries to land knees in the clinch but Overoid avoids the damage to the body.
Overoid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Overoid is trying to maintain a safe position but Kobula gets an underhook and turns Overoid into the ropes.
Overoid taking a breather.
Kobula stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kobula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Overoid avoiding damage as Kobula throws knees to the body.
Overoid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Overoid lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Loa Kobula's cut even more.
Kobula is pushing Overoid up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Overoid taking a breather. #BC2#
Kobula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Overoid lands with a right hand.
Kobula takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kobula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
The cut above Loa Kobula's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kobula throws a head kick but Overoid moves out of range.
Overoid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Overoid lands a glancing blow to the side of Kobula's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loa Kobula takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kobula needs to keep his hands up - Overoid had a free shot at his head there.
Kobula swats away the attempt to clinch by Overoid.#CL#
Overoid moves into range and clinches up with Kobula.
Kobula stalling in the clinch but Overoid improves position.
Kobula taking a breather.
Kobula is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Overoid looking to stall.
Overoid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobula has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobula wants to break the clinch but can't.
Overoid trying to stall but Kobula improves his position.
Kobula can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kobula taking a breather.
Kobula tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Overoid is trying to stall.
Overoid can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#BC2#
Kobula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overoid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Overoid is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Overoid.
Overoid lands with a straight right. Kobula didn't see that one coming.
Kobula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Overoid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Overoid is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kobula.#T2#
Overoid tries to clinch there but Kobula circles away.
Overoid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Loa Kobula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A bone on bone clash there as Kobula blocks the leg kick.
Kobula tries to clinch but Overoid is having none of it.
Alistair Overoid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overoid moves in looking to clinch but Kobula pushes him off.
Kobula needs to keep his hands up - Overoid had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
Loa Kobula's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Overoid scores with a sloppy right hand. Kobula should have avoided that one.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Loa Kobula's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alistair Overoid!
Alistair Overoid thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
K-1 Round 1
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kobula clinches up with King Kong and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kobula keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King Kong's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
King Kong is trying to push Kobula away but Kobula has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
King Kong has Kobula pressed against the ropes, preventing Kobula from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King Kong tries to work over Kobula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kobula keeps control of King Kong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobula trying to land knees to the body.
King Kong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King Kong tries to land a knee to the head but Kobula blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Kobula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King Kong.
Kobula has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Kobula throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and King Kong counters with a nice body kick.
King Kong throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Kobula counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kobula.
King Kong is looking to control Kobula's arms but Kobula gets an underhook and turns him. Now King Kong has his back to the ropes.
King Kong is trying to break the clinch but Kobula has him pressed against the ropes.
Kobula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kobula is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King Kong is defending well for now.
Kobula prevents a body shot from King Kong.
King Kong wants to break free but Kobula has control.
King Kong tries to break the clinch but Kobula is controlling the position.
Kobula lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kobula stalling.
King Kong misses with an elbow strike.
King Kong is trying to stall.
#T2##BC2#
Kobula breaks the clinch.
King Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Kobula closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kobula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kobula gets a clinch.
Kobula trying to control the position but instead, King Kong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kobula into the ropes.
Kobula trying to control the position but instead, King Kong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kobula into the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kobula stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loa Kobula dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
King Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kobula paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Kobula has closed the distance and engaged King Kong in a clinch.
King Kong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
King Kong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kobula taking a breather. #BC2#
Kobula breaks from the clinch.
King Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kobula tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Kobula gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King Kong is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobula is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2#
Kobula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
King Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Kobula moves out of range easily.
Kobula is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
King Kong wants to clinch.
Kobula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King Kong.
King Kong misses with a kick to the body.
King Kong wants to clinch up but Kobula keeps it at a distance.
Kobula wants to clinch.
Kobula wants to clinch.
King Kong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kobula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Kobula steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King Kong. That one must have hurt.
John King Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King Kong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kobula takes a step back to recover.
No joy there for Kobula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King Kong is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Kobula was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kobula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King Kong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kobula manages to circle out of the way.
King Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Kobula moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kobula scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kobula stalls.
Kobula throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loa Kobula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3##CL2#
Kobula has King Kong up against the ropes in a clinch.
King Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King Kong is trying to break the clinch but Kobula has him pressed against the ropes.
King Kong tries a knee to the head but Kobula blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kobula creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Kobula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King Kong avoids the head kick by Kobula.
King Kong tries to clinch there but Kobula circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobula manages to avoid it.
King Kong tries to clinch up.
Kobula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kobula wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobula is just out of range.#T1#
Kobula lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Kobula clinches up against the ropes.
Kobula misses with an elbow strike.
King Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kobula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King Kong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kobula missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Kobula manages to break the clinch.
Kobula tries to close the distance and clinch but King Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King Kong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kobula tries to clinch but King Kong is having none of it.
King Kong tries to clinch up but Kobula circles away and keeps his distance.
As King Kong backs off Kobula throws a huge counter combo but King Kong manages to avoid it all.
Kobula misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
King Kong tries to clinch but Kobula is having none of it. #CL2#
Kobula gets a clinch.
King Kong looking to slow down the pace here.
Kobula lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King Kong backwards.
Kobula keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King Kong's efforts to push away.
King Kong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kobula has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King Kong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King Kong can't break the clinch.
John King Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loa Kobula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King Kong trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loa Kobula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kobula 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loa Kobula!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Till swings for the body but Kobula moves out of range.
A big right from Till misses.
Till is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Loa Kobula has been cut.
Kobula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Till.
Till lands a slapping body shot.
Till scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Till misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Kobula counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Kobula is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Till defends it well.
Kobula uses his free foot to push down on Till's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Till.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobula controlling his opponent. #T1#
Kobula throwing strikes here but Till is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kobula lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Till hang on?#SUB2#
Kobula is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Till to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Till shrugs it off.
Till is looking to improve his position but Kobula isn't that keen on the idea.
Kobula thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kobula looking to ground and pound but Till is blocking nicely.
Till on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Till tries to get out of the position.#T2##SUB2#
Kobula looking for a guillotine from mount but Till is having none of it.
Till looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kobula controlling the pace for now.
Kobula throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kobula throws some wild stikes that Till manages to avoid easily.
Kobula breaks from Till's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kobula punching from mount but Till doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kobula throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kobula controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
Kobula stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kobula.
Till just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kobula on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kobula fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Till misses the target.
Kobula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4##TD2#
Kobula dives in and scores a takedown into Till's guard.
Kobula is pushing down on Till's leg trying to pass to half guard. Till is fighting to maintain full guard but Kobula has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kobula wants to work for an arm triangle but Till is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SU2#
Kobula gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kobula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobula is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Till misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobula.
Kobula wants to counter the offense by Till and move into the clinch position.
Till keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobula closes this distance looking for a takedown but Till circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loa Kobula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Loa Kobula's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Till. Kobula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobula is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kobula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Till.
Till misses with an uppercut.
Till is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kobula pushes Till away with a front kick.
Kobula shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Till defends it nicely.#CL2#
Kobula rushes Till and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till letting Kobula take a breather here.
Kobula tries to pull guard but Till forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Till lands a body shot in the clinch.
Till working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kobula has had enough of the clinch but Till keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Kobula's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Till.
Nice body punch from Till - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Kobula's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kobula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Till will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kobula up against the cage.
Till working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Till misses with some punches.
#T2#
Till tries to work over Kobula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobula fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brendan Till has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loa Kobula.
Till lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobula backwards.
Kobula taking a breather.
Till doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Till.
Kobula looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Till blocks an uppercut.
Till misses with some punches.
Till taking a breather.
Till struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobula controls his hands.
Kobula drops down looking for an ankle pick but Till pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Till connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kobula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Till misses with an uppercut. Kobula saw that one coming.
Kobula shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Till as he avoids it easily.
Brendan Till is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Till throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobula closes the distance but Till moves to the side
and Till cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loa Kobula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Till.
Till looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kobula shoots in for a takedown but Till shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Kobula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Till counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Till dips to his left and cracks Kobula with an uppercut!
Till moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Kobula decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kobula wants to work for an arm triangle but Till is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kobula sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kobula looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Till dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Loa Kobula's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kobula takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Loa Kobula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kobula with a lazy takedown attempt
and Till counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Till tries to keep at a distance but Kobula has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobula.
Till slows down the pace here.
Till tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Kobula is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Till to keep the fight standing.
Till prevents the takedown attempt.
Brendan Till has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loa Kobula.
Kobula tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Till misses with a body punch.
Till lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobula backwards.
Till stalling.
A short body shot lands from Till as the two fighters clinch.
Till works on Kobula's body with a couple of short punches.
Till tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Till escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Till stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Till wants it to stay on the feet.
Till swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Till throws a hook but Kobula avoids it easily.
Kobula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Till throws out the jab.
Till throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Till.
Till takes a swing at Kobula's ribcage but misses.
Kobula changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kobula looks to land a combination but Till avoids it well.
Till fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobula manages to avoid it.
Kobula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Till but Till pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kobula shoots in but Till avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Till is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Till misses with a hook. Kobula ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kobula.
Till swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kobula tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Till manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Till was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Till lands the left hand.
Kobula moves out of range of the strikes.
Till stuffs the takedown.
Till takes a swing at Kobula's ribcage but misses.
Kobula throws a head kick but Till moves out of range.
Till with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kobula throws a looping overhand right but Till ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Kobula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kobula staying out of range there.
Till just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Till clinches up with Kobula and pushes him back against the cage.
Kobula has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Till lands an uppercut.
Kobula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Till.
Brendan Till has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kobula wants to break free but Till has control.
A shot in the inside from Till.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan Till showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Till 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Till!
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Event:
IFC Midweek 10
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobula seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Kobula closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
Kobula tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobula is just out of range.
Kobula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thompson swings for the body but Kobula moves out of range.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kobula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Kobula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Kobula circles away.
Kobula drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thompson connects with a right hand. Kobula shakes it off.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Thompson cracks Kobula with a good jab.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Kobula is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kobula tries to clinch up.
Patrick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kobula tried to counter with a leg kick but Thompson avoided it.
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Kobula counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Kobula stands up and beckons Thompson to his feet. #TD#
Kobula shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson is trying to control the position but Kobula postures up.
Thompson wants to stand but Kobula is controlling the position.
Kobula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Kobula is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kobula is one step ahead there.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Kobula tries to pass.
Kobula postures up.
Kobula wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kobula's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kobula throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thompson trying to control but Kobula is working from the bottom.
Kobula might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson tries to stand but Kobula is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Kobula is working an open guard so Thompson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Kobula keeps it at a distance.
Kobula wants to clinch but Thompson slips to the side
and Thompson counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Kobula scores with a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kobula is one step ahead there. #SU#
Kobula decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thompson, up you get!
Thompson misses with a wild body shot. #T4##TD#
Kobula shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kobula wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kobula working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kobula prevents Thompson from improving his position.
Kobula is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobula stalling.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Kobula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Thompson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kobula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Kobula tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Kobula bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kobula working away.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Thompson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kobula is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobula lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Kobula landing strikes. #ROC#
Thompson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Loa Kobula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Kobula takes a little break here. Thompson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kobula tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Kobula is concentrating on defense, preventing Thompson from advancing position.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Kobula is working away.
Kobula keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kobula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Kobula tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kobula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Kobula kicks off Thompson and gets to his feet.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kobula feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Thompson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kobula to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Kobula drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Kobula off! Kobula jumps back into Thompson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Kobula connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Thompson 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.
Kobula wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Thompson is trying to keep Kobula in close.
Kobula not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Kobula landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Kobula tries to pass.
Kobula looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thompson wants to stand up but Kobula is controlling him.
Kobula is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kobula is stalling in the full guard.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kobula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kobula tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loa Kobula dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kobula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Kobula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Kobula's ribs.#TD#
Kobula fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompson sprawls well initially but Kobula persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kobula lands a nice short elbow.
Kobula is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson trying to control here.
#SU#
Kobula decides to return to a standing position.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Kobula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Kobula has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobula tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.#T1#
Kobula changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kobula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobula tries to counter with a takedown but Thompson is quick to defend against it.
Thompson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Kobula scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Thompson keeps trying to improve his position.
Thompson struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kobula is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thompson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Kobula controlling the action here.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kobula trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Kobula tries to pass.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kobula stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kobula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson controls Kobula momentarily but Kobula frees himself.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kobula is one step ahead there.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kobula sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thompson 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.
Kobula controls from within his opponent's guard. #ES2#
Thompson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kobula presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Kobula avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage. #T4#
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobula blocking some punches.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Kobula controls the action.
Kobula tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Kobula ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Kobula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patrick Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kobula. Thompson shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Kobula.
#TD#
Kobula looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thompson!#ES2#
Thompson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Thompson!
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