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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kozajowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kory Hodgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kory Hodgins was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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197 cm
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279 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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198 cm
24
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcin Kozajowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kory Hodgins! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hodgins tries to clinch but Kozajowski is having none of it. Kozajowski rushes Hodgins and presses him up against the cage. Kozajowski lands with a short shot to the head. Hodgins is trying to pull guard but Kozajowski has him pressed against the cage. Hodgins wants a takedown but no success here.
Hodgins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kozajowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Marcin Kozajowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kory Hodgins. Kozajowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hodgins.
Kozajowski stalls. Kozajowski is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kozajowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kozajowski has Hodgins pressed against the cage.
Hodgins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kozajowski pulls him back up using the underhooks. Hodgins is trying to trip Kozajowski. He has hold of a leg but Kozajowski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hodgins persists though and gets the takedown into guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Hodgins prevents Kozajowski from getting back to his feet. Hodgins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kozajowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kozajowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hodgins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kozajowski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Hodgins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kozajowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hodgins is tightening it up a little... Kozajowski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kozajowski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kozajowski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hodgins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kory Hodgins! Kory Hodgins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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