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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 100
Date: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1#
I Can throws a lazy right hand but Tomasello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for I Can, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomasello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and I Can connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
I Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomasello .
I Can looks to land a right hand but Tomasello moved out of range.
Tomasello works over I Can's head and body with a nice combination.
I Can throws a hook to the side of Tomasello 's head but Tomasello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Tomasello closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tomasello is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
I Can misses with a punch on the inside.
I Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for I Can to work.
Tomasello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tomasello taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Tomasello 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
Tomasello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomasello wants a takedown but no success here.
I Can looking for a takedown.
I Can prevents the takedown attempt.
Because I Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Tomasello .
I Can scores with a shoulder strike.
I Can is trying to pull guard but Tomasello has him pressed against the cage.
I Can tries a body shot but Tomasello blocks it.
I Can has a couple of punches blocked by Tomasello .
Tomasello tries to score a body lock takedown but I Can shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tomasello gets underhooks to prevent I Can's takedown attempt.
Tomasello is working for takedown but I Can is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2##TD2#
Tomasello is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. I Can can't fight it off and eventually Tomasello manages to take the fight to the floor. I Can looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
I Can working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Tomasello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Tomasello got a little sloppy there for a moment and I Can has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomasello has managed to get both his arms back between I Can's legs - danger averted.
Tomasello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of I Can's head.
I Can has momentary wrist control but Tomasello slips an elbow through the middle.
I Can is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
I Can is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tomasello landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
I Can tries to land a sweep but no joy.
I Can throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
I Can looking to control.
Tomasello is stalling in the full guard.
I Can 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.#SUB#
I Can looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tomasello has picked I Can up and slammed him! I Can can't keep hold of the triangle and Tomasello manages to pass to side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tomasello working the body and head with strikes.
I Can is looking for a sweep.#T4#
I Can is working hard here to advance position.
Tomasello working the ground and pound.
I Can is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomasello seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
I Can trying to control but Tomasello postures up.
I Can gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I Can is trying to control the position but Tomasello postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomasello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
I Can escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomasello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Tomasello will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
I Can jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomasello thuds a left hand into I Can's body.
I Can with a jab.
Tomasello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for I Can, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Tomasello was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Tomasello throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. I Can was covering up waiting for the punch and Tomasello finishes the takedown easily into guard.
I Can looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tomasello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
I Can actively working from the bottom here.
Tomasello winds up and cracks I Can with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
I Can is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
I Can has hold of Tomasello 's hands but Tomasello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
I Can on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tomasello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
I Can has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tomasello is working away from the top position though.
Tomasello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tomasello trying to control from half guard but I Can is working away.
I Can tries to roll over but Tomasello keeps him under control.
Tomasello lands with a punch from half guard.
I Can trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
I Can taking some punishment here, with Tomasello in his half guard.
I Can tries to roll over but Tomasello keeps him under control.
Tomasello working I Can over with strikes.
I Can wants to control but Tomasello is keeping busy.
Tomasello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tomasello seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
I Can wants to get back to full guard.
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. Tomasello connects with a nice short shot to I Can's temple.
I Can trying to control from the bottom.
Tomasello scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Tomasello winds up and cracks I Can with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tomasello is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
I Can is looking to improve his position.
Tomasello is keen to just control but I Can is a slippery customer.
Tomasello trying to control the pace.
Tomasello working I Can over with strikes.
I Can is trying to control but can't.
I Can works his way to full guard. Good work.
I Can trying to keep a closed guard but Tomasello is proving a slippery customer.
Tomasello scoring with some ground and pound.
Tomasello chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
I Can looking to control.
I Can is really struggling to control Tomasello but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
I Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
I Can throws a looping overhand right but Tomasello ducks down to avoid it.
Tomasello connects with a looping right hand.
I Can with a jab.
Because I Can is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Tomasello shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. I Can manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tomasello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of I Can's head.
I Can is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomasello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Tomasello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Tomasello shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tomasello was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
I Can is looking to regain half guard here but Tomasello keeps moving and retains side control.
Tomasello lands an elbow.
I Can is looking to reverse the position.
Tomasello is working I Can over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tomasello trying to control the action but I Can is working from the bottom.
Tomasello grinds an elbow into I Can's temple. #ROC2#
I Can is rocked!
Tomasello lands a few punches from side control.
Oh I Can is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tomasello cracks I Can with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Tomasello immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! I Can is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Tomasello !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Tomasello !
Because I Can spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 94
Date: Jan 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Cooper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Tomasello gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cooper kicks off Tomasello and gets to his feet.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomasello moves away.
Cooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tomasello on the side of the head.
Tomasello scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper throws a shot from downtown. Tomasello moves away and avoids it.
Cooper throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Tomasello moves into the clinch.
Cooper stops a takedown attempt from Tomasello .
Tomasello is working for takedown but Cooper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cooper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tomasello has him pressed against the cage.
Tomasello is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Tomasello . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tomasello gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cooper regains guard.
Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomasello throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Tomasello is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tomasello lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
Cooper has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tomasello is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The referee calls for Tomasello to work.
Cooper tries to break the clinch but Tomasello is controlling the position.
Tomasello stalling the fight.
Cooper has had enough of the clinch but Tomasello keeps him there for the moment.
Cooper working hard to break the clinch.
Cooper is trying to break free.
Cooper tries to circle away but Tomasello has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Cooper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomasello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooper.
John Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Cooper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tomasello under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Cooper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cooper.#TD#
Tomasello shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cooper napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tomasello throws a strike aimed at the side of Cooper's head but Cooper avoids it well.
Cooper prevents Tomasello from moving into mount.
An elbow from Tomasello crashes against the mat.
Tomasello prevents Cooper from escaping the position.
Cooper is not content to let Tomasello control the position.
Cooper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Cooper is pushing Tomasello 's head away, looking to escape. Tomasello manages to hold on to the position though.
Tomasello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooper keeps working.
Tomasello throws an elbow but Cooper slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cooper is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cooper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tomasello 's head backwards.
Cooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tomasello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Cooper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4##TD#
Tomasello closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tomasello lands in his opponent's guard.
Tomasello throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cooper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cooper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tomasello is controlling him.
Tomasello distracts Cooper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cooper wants to stand but Tomasello is controlling the position.
Tomasello with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cooper wants to stand but Tomasello is controlling the position.
Tomasello wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Cooper will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Cooper.
Cooper misses with a combination
and Tomasello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Tomasello gets a takedown into half guard.
Cooper is trying to stand back up but Tomasello is controlling him
Cooper is refusing to be controlled, as Tomasello sits in half guard.
Cooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tomasello .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomasello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tomasello has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES2#
Cooper has one foot on Tomasello 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Tomasello swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tomasello doesn't seem bothered though.
Tomasello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cooper misses with a looping right.
Tomasello fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tomasello tries to clinch but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cooper misses with the combination.
Cooper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tomasello scores with a body shot.
John Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper takes a swing at Tomasello 's ribcage but misses.
John Cooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomasello misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Tomasello looks for a takedown but Cooper sprawls well.
Tomasello dodges the punch combination from Cooper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Cooper tries to keep at a distance but Tomasello has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tomasello .
Cooper controlling the action here for a moment.
Tomasello can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Tomasello . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomasello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooper wants to break free but Tomasello has control.
Tomasello goes for a takedown attempt but Cooper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Tomasello shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tomasello was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Cooper explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Cooper swings for the body but Tomasello moves out of range.
Tomasello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cooper tries to avoid it but Tomasello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cooper to the ground. Cooper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cooper lands a body shot.
Cooper throws a right and a left that Tomasello avoids nicely.
Tomasello throwing a counter right hand but Cooper manages to avoid it.
Cooper misses with a two punch combination.
Cooper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomasello .
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Tomasello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cooper breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Cooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cooper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tomasello .
#T4#
Cooper lands a lovely overhand right.
Cooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper misses with a straight right.
Tomasello misses the shot to the body.
Tomasello fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooper tries to counter with a clinch but Tomasello shakes him off and moves away.
A big right from Tomasello misses.
Tomasello looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.
Cooper slips a jab and a cross from Tomasello .
Cooper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tomasello misses the shot to the body.
Cooper scores with a hook.
Tomasello walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD2#
Cooper drops Tomasello with a left and a right! Oh, Tomasello is hurt - Cooper dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Tomasello is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomasello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cooper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oh Tomasello is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooper working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cooper swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Tomasello 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tomasello gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cooper gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Cooper!
After winning the bout, John Cooper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 84
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Wolfcock.
Tomasello misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolfcock counters with a two punch combo.
Wolfcock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tomasello misses with an uppercut
and Wolfcock counters with a straight right hand.
Tomasello misses with a shot to the body
and Wolfcock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolfcock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tomasello swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wolfcock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomasello jabs Wolfcock right on the nose. Wolfcock blinks but takes it well.
Wolfcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Wolfcock.
Tomasello throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolfcock counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Tomasello is rocked!
Tomasello misses the body punch
and Wolfcock counters with a big right hand! Oh Tomasello is in trouble here! Wolfcock follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fritz Wolfcock!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 78
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Chula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tomasello 's sensitive parts.
Chula circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chula counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Chula's head coaches at The Studio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chula lands a slapping body shot.
Chula lands with a good body shot.
Chula slips under a jab from Tomasello .
Tomasello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tomasello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chula.
Chula lands a jab to Tomasello 's midsection.
Tomasello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chula staying out of range there.
Chula tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomasello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Tomasello moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Tomasello closes the distance and pushes Chula back into the cage.
Chula pushes Tomasello back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tomasello is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tomasello takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from Chula.
Chula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chula misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Tomasello gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chula wants to get back to full guard.
Tomasello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tomasello has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chula is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tomasello 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tomasello 's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
Chula controlling well, preventing Tomasello from escaping the position.
Tomasello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chula is trying to stick to Tomasello 's back but Tomasello is turning into Chula. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chula's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tomasello .
Tomasello content to stall in guard here.
Tomasello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chula is trying to keep Tomasello in close.
#T3#
Chula has Tomasello pulled in close to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tomasello working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tomasello is looking to work some ground and pound but Chula has wrist control.
Tomasello throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomasello loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tomasello throws a big right hand that misses.
Chula on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chula tries to get out of the position.
Chula seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tomasello trying to control but Chula is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tomasello swings for the body but Chula moves out of range.
Matt Tomasello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomasello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Tomasello closes the distance and clinches.
Tomasello is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chula is defending well.
Tomasello tries for a takedown but Chula manages to get underhooks.
Taran Chula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Tomasello .
Chula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Tomasello is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chula can't fight it off and eventually Tomasello manages to take the fight to the floor. Chula looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tomasello throwing strikes from guard but Chula blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Tomasello will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Chula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomasello feints the counter takedown.
Tomasello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomasello takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomasello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chula defending well as Tomasello loads up on a big left hand.
Tomasello misses with an uppercut
and Chula counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Chula.
Chula tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tomasello manages to circle out of the way.
Tomasello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tomasello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tomasello with the counter takedown but Chula avoids it easily.
Chula keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chula throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chula connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Chula dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tomasello . That did some damage!
Chula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tomasello .
Chula lands with a shot to the body.
Tomasello tries to clinch but Chula is having none of it.
Tomasello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chula lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tomasello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chula, as that shot connected.
Chula lands a right hook to the body.
Chula lands a jab.
Chula is looking to wear down Tomasello with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A good leg kick by Chula. #T2#
Chula moves away from the strike by Tomasello .
Chula is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chula throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chula blocks a jab.
Chula throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Chula.
Tomasello chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chula can pounce on him.
Chula wants to clinch up but Tomasello keeps it at a distance.
Tomasello misses with a body shot.
Chula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomasello can do to turn this around?
Chula ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chula works Tomasello 's body with a nice hook.
Chula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomasello was well out of range. Poor timing from Chula.#T3#
Chula moves away from the strike by Tomasello .
A telegraphed right hand from Tomasello misses the target.
Chula misses with a body shot.
Chula slips under a jab from Tomasello .
Chula looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomasello is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Chula.
Chula throws a shot to the body.
Tomasello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tomasello 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tomasello closes the distance but Chula moves to the side
and Chula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chula throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tomasello stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tomasello moves forwards but Chula connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Tomasello 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tomasello avoids the body shot from Chula.
Chula avoids the body shot from Tomasello .
Chula cracks Tomasello with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chula cracks Tomasello with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Tomasello is rocked!
A left lands for Chula.
Tomasello is still on wobbly legs! Can Chula finish him?
Tomasello misses with a body shot.
Tomasello throws an overhand right that lands on Chula's shoulder, as Chula tries to avoid the shot.
Tomasello takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chula lands a jab to Tomasello 's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chula.
Chula fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tomasello to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tomasello looks to clinch but Chula throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tomasello taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Taran Chula!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 71
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Tomasello .
Chocula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chocula tries to clinch but Tomasello moves away
and Tomasello counters with a stiff right hand.
Tomasello bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chocula's head.
Tomasello throws a shot to the body.
Tomasello connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chocula scores with a jab to the body.
Chocula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomasello was well out of range. Poor timing from Chocula.
Chocula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomasello manages to avoid it.#CL#
Chocula tries to keep at a distance but Tomasello has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomasello goes for a takedown attempt but Chocula pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chocula just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Tomasello shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tomasello showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chocula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chocula tries to kick Tomasello off but Tomasello keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tomasello scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tomasello not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chocula is not content to let Tomasello control the position.#T1#
Tomasello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tomasello stops Chocula from getting back to his feet.
Chocula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tomasello . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tomasello not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chocula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chocula tries to kick Tomasello off but Tomasello keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've been hearing that Tomasello has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tomasello takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tomasello sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chocula defending well though.
Tomasello performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chocula taking some punishment here, with Tomasello in his half guard.
Chocula looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tomasello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chocula keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tomasello missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tomasello thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chocula's head.
Tomasello seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tomasello controlling the action here.
Chocula pushes Tomasello off looking to stand but Tomasello dives back in and keeps control.
#ES2#
Chocula manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheers as Chocula lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tomasello doesn't seem phased though.
Chocula lands a nice looking body shot.
Tomasello circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chocula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tomasello .
Chocula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chocula lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Chocula misses its intended target.
Tomasello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chocula.
A little feinted left hand from Tomasello on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Count Chocula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
The fighters circling - Chocula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomasello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Chocula.
Jab by Chocula.
Chocula lands a nice shot that snaps Tomasello 's head back.
#TD#
Tomasello drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tomasello is looking to take a break and control but Chocula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tomasello connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chocula some visible discomfort.
Chocula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tomasello throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chocula is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tomasello has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee asks Tomasello politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tomasello prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
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!
Chocula is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tomasello in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chocula wants to get back to his feet but Tomasello drags him back down.
Chocula takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chocula is pushing Tomasello 's head away, looking to escape. Tomasello manages to hold on to the position though.
Tomasello is working Chocula over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chocula is trying to get back to his feet.
Chocula on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chocula wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tomasello cracks Chocula with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Tomasello 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#
Nice jab there from Chocula.
Tomasello moves away from the strike by Chocula.
Chocula leaves Tomasello with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tomasello on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tomasello lands an overhand right.
A big left from Chocula misses. #CL#
Tomasello gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tomasello turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chocula is trying to buck Tomasello off.
Chocula on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Chocula taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chocula takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tomasello landing strikes.
Tomasello is working Chocula over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#
Chocula is rocked!
Tomasello throws an elbow but Chocula slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chocula is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tomasello has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tomasello lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomasello is chipping away with strikes.
Chocula is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tomasello is controlling him well.
Tomasello wants to control but Chocula is keeping him busy.
Chocula is trying to buck Tomasello off.
Tomasello is putting a hurting on Chocula here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Chocula tries to escape but Tomasello is in control.
Tomasello lands a few punches from side control.
Chocula is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tomasello has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chocula is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tomasello working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tomasello wants to control but Chocula is keeping him busy.
Chocula is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tomasello is controlling him well.#ES2#
Chocula explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomasello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chocula was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomasello .
Tomasello throws an overhand right that lands on Chocula's shoulder, as Chocula tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Chocula misses with an uppercut.
Tomasello throws a hook but Chocula blocks it.
A big left from Tomasello misses.
Chocula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Tomasello . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tomasello .
Chocula is looking to clinch.
Tomasello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Tomasello on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tomasello misses the shot to the body.
Chocula scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tomasello doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Chocula gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Tomasello has picked Chocula up - he's going for a ride! Tomasello dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ground and pound from Tomasello .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chocula is trying to stand up here but Tomasello is controlling him well.
Chocula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tomasello .
Tomasello missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tomasello scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Tomasello lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chocula is refusing to be controlled, as Tomasello sits in half guard.
Tomasello lands strikes from half guard.
Tomasello working Chocula over with strikes.
Chocula wants to get back to his feet.
Chocula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tomasello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tomasello scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tomasello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chocula keeps working.
Tomasello winds up and cracks Chocula with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tomasello sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chocula defending well though.
Chocula is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tomasello scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Tomasello dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Chocula misses with a left hand #TD#
and Tomasello counters with a takedown into side control.
Chocula is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tomasello has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chocula on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chocula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chocula is not content to let Tomasello control the position.
Chocula wants to get back to his feet but Tomasello drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomasello taking a breather here.
Chocula is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tomasello asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Tomasello lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chocula down.
Tomasello lands a nice forearm strike.
Chocula takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tomasello taking a breather here.
Chocula wants to get back to his feet but Tomasello drags him back down.
Chocula is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tomasello connects with a decent elbow.
Chocula is still in real trouble! Can Tomasello finish him?
Chocula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tomasello landing a few strikes.
Chocula is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tomasello is controlling him well.
Tomasello working the ground and pound.
Chocula is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tomasello has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tomasello scores with punches from side control.
Chocula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Tomasello lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chocula down.
Chocula is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Tomasello 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tomasello cracks Chocula with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Tomasello immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Chocula is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Tomasello !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Tomasello !
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 63
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Tomasello .
Larsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larsen wants to clinch up but Tomasello keeps it at a distance.
Larsen stalks Tomasello and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tomasello 's face. Tomasello staggers backwards, shaken.
A big left from Tomasello misses.
We've been told by Larsen's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Larsen with a nice cross.
Larsen looks to clinch
and Tomasello counters with a stiff right hand.
Larsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tomasello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Tomasello . Those never looked like landing.
Tomasello loads up on a big right hand but Larsen slips the punch.
Larsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Tomasello shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tomasello showed some decent athleticism there.
Tomasello controlling the action here. #T1#
Tomasello is nestled in close to Larsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tomasello lands a nice short elbow.
Tomasello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larsen keeps working.
Tomasello not doing much here.
Tomasello working over Larsen with some ground and pound. Larsen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tomasello lands a nice short elbow.
Larsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tomasello scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tomasello trying to control from Larsen's half guard. Larsen has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Tomasello landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Larsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tomasello is aware though and is defending well.
Tomasello connects with a couple of short punches.
Tomasello wants to control from the top but Larsen keeps moving. #SUB#
Tomasello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomasello has managed to get both his arms back between Larsen's legs - danger averted.
Tomasello works over Larsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Larsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tomasello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tomasello trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Tomasello lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Larsen has an active guard here but Tomasello has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Larsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomasello pulls his head out easily.
Tomasello controlling the action here. #SUB#
Larsen actively working from the bottom here.
Tomasello lands with a punch from half guard.
Tomasello takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tomasello scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Larsen is not content to let Tomasello control the position.#SUB#
Larsen actively working from the bottom here.
Tomasello is looking to take a break and control but Larsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tomasello is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tomasello lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#
Larsen is rocked!
Tomasello drops an elbow to the side of Larsen's head.
Oh Larsen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground and pound from Tomasello .
Larsen wants to get back to full guard.
Larsen trying to control here.
#SUB#
Larsen looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Tomasello dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tomasello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Tomasello tries to counter by closing the distance.
Larsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Tomasello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Tomasello moves into the clinch.
Tomasello tries to work over Larsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tomasello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tomasello can't get the takedown.
Larsen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tomasello blocks it with crossed arms.
Tomasello dodges an elbow strike from Larsen.
#TD2#
Tomasello wants the takedown. Larsen is fighting it off but Tomasello persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Larsen's guard against the cage.
Tomasello wants to control from the top but Larsen keeps moving.
Tomasello must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tomasello lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomasello scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Larsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomasello defends well.
Tomasello lands a couple of elbows.
Matt Tomasello has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Tomasello from controlling successfully.
Tomasello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Larsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Tomasello from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Larsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tomasello is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomasello working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Larsen's head.#SUB#
Larsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tomasello defends it easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tomasello working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Larsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tomasello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Larsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomasello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tomasello working some strikes from top position.
Tomasello is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tomasello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tomasello connects with a couple of short punches.
Tomasello is stalling in the full guard.
Tomasello postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Larsen covers up, he's hurt! Tomasello keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tomasello and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tomasello can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Tomasello !
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 53
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Chocula connects with a nice looking jab.
Chocula listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Tomasello misses.
Chocula fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chocula catches Tomasello with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Tomasello is rocked!
Chocula looks to throw the jab but Tomasello is out of range.
Tomasello walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tomasello is still on wobbly legs! Can Chocula finish him?
Tomasello misses the shot to the body.
Tomasello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chocula.
Count Chocula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomasello misses with a few strikes there.
Chocula lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomasello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chocula.
Chocula darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Tomasello counters with a shoot takedown. Chocula fights it but they end up in guard.
Chocula is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tomasello seems to have recovered his senses.
Chocula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chocula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tomasello on the ground.
Tomasello won't allow Chocula to get back to his feet.
Tomasello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tomasello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chocula is keeping the position for now.
Tomasello landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chocula wants to stand up but Tomasello is controlling him.
Chocula keeping moving, preventing Tomasello from controlling successfully.
Chocula is looking to stand up but Tomasello isn't so interested in that idea.
Tomasello working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chocula keeping moving, preventing Tomasello from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomasello throwing strikes from guard but Chocula blocks nicely.
Tomasello stops Chocula from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chocula misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tomasello decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chocula's guard.
Chocula keeping moving, preventing Tomasello from controlling successfully.
Tomasello has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chocula is looking to stand up but Tomasello isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Tomasello postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chocula wants to stand and escape but Tomasello is having none of it.
Tomasello is in close to Chocula's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tomasello lands a couple of digs.
Chocula wants to get back to his feet but Tomasello is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tomasello wants to control from the top but Chocula keeps moving.
Chocula will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tomasello landing some decent shots from guard.
Chocula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tomasello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tomasello stops Chocula from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Count Chocula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Chocula scores with a hook to the body. Tomasello takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chocula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chocula takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chocula digs a good hook to Tomasello 's body.
A left lands for Chocula.
Chocula throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tomasello on the side of the head.
A big right from Tomasello misses.
Chocula is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chocula lands a really nice looking cross but Tomasello seems unphased.
Tomasello looks to score with a jab to the body but Chocula is just out of range.
Chocula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomasello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tomasello on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomasello defending well as Chocula loads up on a big left hand.
Chocula is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chocula is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chocula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Chocula misses. #T4#
Chocula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tomasello .
Chocula is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tomasello throws a hook to the side of Chocula's head but Chocula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tomasello connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chocula's hands.
Chocula cracks Tomasello with an open hand slap.
Tomasello misses with a straight left.
Tomasello misses with a looping right.#KD#
Chocula cracks Tomasello with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chocula has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tomasello to stand back up!
Tomasello is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tomasello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chocula.
Tomasello looks up at the clock. Bad move! Chocula lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tomasello . Chocula pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Count Chocula!
A less than humble Count Chocula misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SVR 6
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Tomasello throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brawler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tomasello is in Brawler's guard.
Tomasello stands up over Brawler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brawler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomasello with a nice head shot there.
Brawler 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.
Brawler wants to stand but Tomasello is controlling the position.
Tomasello trying to control the position from guard on top but Brawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomasello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tomasello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brawler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomasello 's guard. #REVB#
Tomasello is controlling Brawler's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomasello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tomasello keeping moving, preventing Brawler from controlling successfully.
Brawler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Brawler wants to control from the top but Tomasello keeps moving.
Brawler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brawler won't allow Tomasello to sweep him here.
Brawler is fighting to break Tomasello 's control of his arms but Tomasello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomasello looking for a sweep. Not yet Tomasello , not yet.
Brawler wants to get up but he can't break Tomasello 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tomasello wants to sweep here but Brawler controlling him for the moment.
Tomasello trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brawler tries to bum rush Tomasello with a series of wild strikes but Tomasello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobby Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brawler.
Brawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomasello moves away.
Brawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomasello is just out of range.
A slow jab from Tomasello misses its intended target.
As Tomasello backs off Brawler throws a huge counter combo but Tomasello manages to avoid it all.
Brawler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tomasello with a hook.
Tomasello moves out of range of the body kick from Brawler.
Tomasello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler shoots in and drives through. Tomasello sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Brawler. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Tomasello misses its target.
Tomasello lands a nice looking body shot.
Brawler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Tomasello finds it's target.
Brawler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Brawler throws a series of strikes that have Tomasello backpedaling.
Brawler tries for a takedown but Tomasello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brawler tries to clinch but Tomasello is having none of it.
Tomasello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brawler sprawls and moves away.
Tomasello misses with a body shot.
Brawler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tomasello counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brawler swinging wildly here.
Brawler throws a push kick but Tomasello slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Brawler misses.
Brawler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomasello .
Brawler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brawler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tomasello just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tomasello as he avoids it easily.
Matt Tomasello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Brawler.
Brawler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomasello feinted with a counter takedown.
Brawler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Brawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Brawler is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brawler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomasello finish him?
Brawler walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Tomasello swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Tomasello !
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Event:
SVR 4
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Tomasello darts in and clinches Monni up against the cage.
Monni lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Monni throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Tomasello has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Monni regains guard immediately.
Monni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tomasello on the ground.
Tomasello working some strikes from top position.
Tomasello working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tomasello landing some decent shots from guard.
Tomasello working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Monni is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomasello loads up on a big left hand. Monni felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tomasello looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Monni can't hide his disappointment, as Tomasello celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Tomasello !
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