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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Kalou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hollis Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalou comes to the cage accompanied by Beethoven - Symphony nº 9. Hollis Damon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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230 lbs
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270 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leopold Kalou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hollis Damon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Damon scores with a takedown into Kalou's guard.
Kalou trying to control the position.
Damon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalou manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kalou working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kalou tries to control but Damon wriggling away.
Damon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalou jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Damon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Damon and Kalou has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Damon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Damon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalou working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kalou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Damon has escaped the position, nice work there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Damon has eaten all the pies!
Kalou working away.
Kalou cracks Damon with a big elbow.
Damon gets back to half guard.
Damon keeping hold of Kalou's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Damon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Damon is looking to improve his position.
Damon is trying to stand back up but Kalou is controlling him
Damon looks gassed!
Kalou seems to be looking for submissions.
Damon taking some punishment here, with Kalou in his half guard.
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!
Kalou is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Damon is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leopold Kalou!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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