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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cody Dillabrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillabrandt comes to the cage accompanied by We Will Rock You. Alex Cowell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Dillabrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Cowell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowell closes the distance and clinches.
Dillabrandt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cowell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cowell missing with knees to the body.
Cowell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dillabrandt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cowell to the mat. Cowell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cowell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dillabrandt trying to control but Cowell is working from the bottom.
Cowell looking to control.
Cowell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cowell, not yet.
Dillabrandt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cowell is keeping the position for now.
Cowell wants to sweep here but Dillabrandt controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt throws an elbow that misses. Cowell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dillabrandt's guard. Nice move by Cowell!
Cowell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dillabrandt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cowell has managed to get both his arms back between Dillabrandt's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Dillabrandt's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cowell postures up in Dillabrandt's guard and throws a big left but Dillabrandt blocks it.
Cowell trying to control but Dillabrandt is working from the bottom.
Dillabrandt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cowell.
Dillabrandt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dillabrandt has his foot on Cowell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cowell works his way back into a safe position though.
Cowell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cowell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillabrandt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cowell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cowell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dillabrandt's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillabrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Cowell sits in half guard.
Dillabrandt actively working from the bottom here.
Dillabrandt is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowell throwing shots but Dillabrandt is blocking nicely.
Dillabrandt is looking to control Cowell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dillabrandt avoid being mounted?
Dillabrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Dillabrandt trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillabrandt throws out a powerful jab.
Dillabrandt slips a straight right by Cowell.
Cowell moves into the clinch successfully.
Cowell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Cowell.
Dillabrandt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dillabrandt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cowell looking to control.
Dillabrandt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cowell keeping moving, preventing Dillabrandt from controlling successfully.
Dillabrandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dillabrandt throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillabrandt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cowell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dillabrandt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cowell is trying to control the position but Dillabrandt postures up.
Dillabrandt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillabrandt is working Cowell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cowell trying to control the position.
Cowell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillabrandt defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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 Cody Dillabrandt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dillabrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cowell closes the distance and clinches.
Dillabrandt is looking for a takedown.
Dillabrandt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cowell regains guard.
Dillabrandt tries to free his leg and advance position but Cowell is retaining full guard.
Dillabrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dillabrandt with a nice head shot there.
Cowell working a defensive guard here.
Dillabrandt trying to control but Cowell is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt postures up and lands a big shot to Cowell's brow.
Cowell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dillabrandt defends well.
Dillabrandt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowell trying to hold on to Dillabrandt's head to control him but Dillabrandt postures up.
Dillabrandt drops an elbow to the side of Cowell's head.
Cowell has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cowell tries to roll over but Dillabrandt keeps him under control.
Cowell is looking to control Dillabrandt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cowell avoid being mounted?
Dillabrandt slips a nice elbow through Cowell's hands, connecting with Cowell's forehead.
Dillabrandt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cowell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cowell is trying to control but can't.
Dillabrandt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dillabrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cowell can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dillabrandt connects with a nice short shot to Cowell's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cowell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cowell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dillabrandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dillabrandt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.
Dillabrandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dillabrandt with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillabrandt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dillabrandt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cowell wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillabrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Cowell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cowell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dillabrandt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cowell is breathing heavily.
Dillabrandt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dillabrandt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dillabrandt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillabrandt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillabrandt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dillabrandt stands up over Cowell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cowell keeping moving, preventing Dillabrandt from controlling successfully.
Cowell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillabrandt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dillabrandt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillabrandt landing some decent shots from guard.
Dillabrandt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowell wants to sweep here but Dillabrandt controlling him for the moment.
Dillabrandt postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillabrandt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dillabrandt drives through and clinches with Cowell against the cage.
Cowell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dillabrandt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dillabrandt manages to end up in side control.
Dillabrandt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cowell is looking to regain half guard here but Dillabrandt keeps moving and retains side control.
Cowell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cowell is being controlled here.
Cowell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillabrandt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cowell is working away from the top position though.
Dillabrandt gets back to full guard.
Dillabrandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowell stands up over Dillabrandt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillabrandt has momentary wrist control but Cowell slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillabrandt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dillabrandt tries to get out of the position.
Dillabrandt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dillabrandt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dillabrandt is trying to control the position but Cowell postures up.
Dillabrandt keeping moving, preventing Cowell from controlling successfully.
Dillabrandt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cowell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillabrandt keeping moving, preventing Cowell from controlling successfully.
Cowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillabrandt controlling Cowell's posture.
Cowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillabrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cowell has Dillabrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
Dillabrandt wants to take the fight to the mat but Cowell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dillabrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dillabrandt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cowell prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Dillabrandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowell can't find room to land a body shot as Dillabrandt controls the action.
Cowell working aggressively here.
Dillabrandt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cowell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cowell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cowell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cowell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillabrandt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cowell lands a hook that snaps the head of Dillabrandt backwards.
Cowell tries to throw a body punch but Dillabrandt avoids it by throwing Cowell back against the cage.
Cowell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt has Cowell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cowell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cowell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillabrandt.
Cowell lands a good knee to the midsection. Dillabrandt won't want to take too many of those.
Dillabrandt prevents a body shot from Cowell.
Dillabrandt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowell misses with a body punch.
Alex Cowell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cody Dillabrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cowell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Cowell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dillabrandt 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cody Dillabrandt!
A very excited looking Cody Dillabrandt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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