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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bulgelene Gossables (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Grundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulgelene Gossables had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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217 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bulgelene Gossables!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Grundi!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundi shoots for a takedown but Gossables saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gossables throws a series of punches but Grundi avoids them all with ease.
Gossables misses with a low kick.
Angus Grundi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gossables dives in and grabs Grundi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grundi pushes down on Gossables's head and hops out.
Grundi fails with the takedown.
Grundi has a takedown stuffed.
Bulgelene Gossables has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Grundi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gossables is defended easily by Grundi.
Grundi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gossables to the mat! Gossables manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grundi won't allow Gossables to get back to his feet.
Grundi landing with the ground and pound.
Gossables trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Grundi drops back looking for a leg! Gossables is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gossables manages to kick Grundi off! Grundi jumps back into Gossables's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gossables controls Grundi momentarily but Grundi frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grundi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grundi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grundi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grundi is looking to work some ground and pound but Gossables has wrist control.
Grundi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gossables looking to control.
Gossables has momentary wrist control but Grundi slips an elbow through the middle.
Grundi stops Gossables from standing up.
Grundi throwing strikes but missing.
Grundi throws a big elbow that misses.
Grundi has gone for a leg lock! Gossables slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grundi's guard.
Grundi controls Gossables momentarily but Gossables frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gossables has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grundi is proving hard to escape from.
Grundi wants to sweep but no luck.
Grundi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gossables trying to control but Grundi is working from the bottom.
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!
Grundi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grundi keeping moving, preventing Gossables from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bulgelene Gossables.
Grundi tries to keep at a distance but Gossables has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gossables throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gossables is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grundi is defending well.
Gossables tries to pull guard but Grundi holds him up against the cage and eventually Gossables drops back down to his feet.
Gossables turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Grundi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grundi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grundi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gossables is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grundi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gossables is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gossables doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grundi.
Grundi tries to pass to full mount but Gossables defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundi seems to be working for a kimura but Gossables defends the submission attempt.
Grundi trying to pass the guard but Gossables defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gossables regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grundi throwing strikes from guard but Gossables blocks nicely.
Grundi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grundi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grundi is in close to Gossables's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gossables is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Grundi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gossables throws a hook but Grundi avoids it easily.
Grundi gets a takedown into half guard.
Grundi throwing shots but Gossables is blocking nicely.
Grundi is thwarting Gossables's attempts to control the position.
Gossables gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gossables is on top in guard.
Grundi looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundi, not yet.
Gossables trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gossables is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gossables stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gossables wants to control from the top but Grundi keeps moving.
Grundi has his foot on Gossables's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gossables works his way back into a safe position though.
Gossables trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gossables is looking to work some ground and pound but Grundi has wrist control.
Gossables is fighting to break Grundi's control of his arms but Grundi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Angus Grundi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grundi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grundi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bulgelene Gossables has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Grundi checks a low kick from Gossables.
Grundi shoots in looking for a takedown. Gossables tries to sprawl out of it but Grundi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gossables manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grundi closes the distance and clinches up with Gossables, looking for a takedown. Grundi pushes Gossables against the cage but Gossables circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gossables counters with a one-two to the body.
Bulgelene Gossables has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Grundi.
Grundi dodges the punch combination from Gossables.
Gossables throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grundi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gossables stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gossables shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gossables is looking to advance position but Grundi won't allow it.
Gossables wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundi keeps working.
Gossables stalling.
Grundi is doing well to control the position and prevent Gossables from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundi moves into full guard.
Grundi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gossables trying to control but Grundi is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bulgelene Gossables just wasn't active enough.
Grundi has his takedown stuffed
and Gossables counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grundi!
Gossables looking to control but Grundi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gossables working the ground and pound effectively.
Grundi is wriggling around trying to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gossables looking to finish Grundi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grundi!
Gossables controlling from the full mount.
Gossables is landing with some decent strikes but Grundi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gossables scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grundi?
Gossables with a couple of short strikes.
Gossables working for a guillotine from mount but Grundi is in no mood to give up.
Grundi tries to hold on but Gossables postures up.
Grundi is trying to escape the mount.
Grundi reaches up to try and control the position but Gossables seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Grundi rolls and tries to escape and now Gossables has his back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grundi showing good submission defense here.
Gossables wants to control but Grundi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bulgelene Gossables dominated that second round.
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!
Grundi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gossables counters with a shoot takedown. Grundi fights it but they end up in guard.
Gossables scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grundi keeping moving, preventing Gossables from controlling successfully.
Grundi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gossables wants to control from the top but Grundi keeps moving.
Grundi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gossables manages to get himself to full guard.
Gossables is trying to control the position but Grundi postures up.
Gossables has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grundi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundi throws a strike but Gossables rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grundi trying to keep a closed guard but Gossables is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundi wants to sweep here but Gossables controlling him for the moment.
Gossables wants to control from the top but Grundi keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bulgelene Gossables.
Grundi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gossables tries to avoid it but Grundi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gossables to the ground. Gossables escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gossables feints a jab promting Grundi to slip. Gossables then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grundi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grundi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Gossables counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bulgelene Gossables has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Grundi.
Grundi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundi working a defensive guard but Gossables manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gossables is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grundi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gossables wants to control but Grundi is keeping him busy.
Gossables decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grundi to his feet.
Gossables stuffs the takedown attempt from Grundi. Grundi gets slowly back to his feet.
Grundi with a poor takedown
and Gossables counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gossables changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grundi tries to avoid it but Gossables manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grundi to the ground. Grundi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grundi stuffs the takedown attempt from Gossables. Gossables gets slowly back to his feet.
Grundi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grundi fails with the takedown
and Gossables decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grundi's guard.
Grundi controls Gossables momentarily but Gossables frees himself.
Gossables works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gossables wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundi keeps working.
Grundi trying to control here.
Gossables trying to pass the guard but Grundi defending well.
Gossables seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Grundi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Grundi tries to hold on but Gossables postures up.
Grundi tries to reverse the position but Gossables maintains control.
Gossables content just to control the position here.
Gossables tries to control but Grundi wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gossables raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gossables wants to control the pace but Grundi is squirming around nicely.
Grundi is working to get back to half guard.
Gossables controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gossables dominating with strikes here.
Gossables content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bulgelene Gossables showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gossables has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bulgelene Gossables!
Bulgelene Gossables decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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