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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Kolbe lands a head kick. Larkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.
Larkin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kolbe throws a head kick but Larkin moves out of range.
#CL2#
Larkin closes the distance and clinches.
Larkin just leaning against Kolbe, taking a breather.
Kolbe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kolbe is trying to drag Larkin to the mat but Larkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kolbe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Larkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.
Kolbe throws a head kick but Larkin moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kolbe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Larkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kolbe connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin throws an overhand right that lands on Kolbe's shoulder, as Kolbe tries to avoid the shot.
Kolbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kolbe.
Kolbe is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kolbe's head backwards.
Nice cross by Larkin.
Kolbe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larkin.
Kolbe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Larkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kolbe.
A head kick misses from Kolbe.
Larkin connects with a body shot.
Larkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kolbe connects with a high kick.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.
Larkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kolbe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a hook but Kolbe avoids it easily.
Kolbe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolbe throws a head kick but Larkin moves out of range.
Kolbe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kolbe lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin throws a right hand that Kolbe ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolbe also avoids with ease.
Kolbe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#
Kolbe is rocked!
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Larkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kolbe is trying to force a seperation but Larkin has the dominant position.
Larkin taking a breather.
Kolbe is trying to break free.#T2##BC2#
Larkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larkin throws out a loose jab but Kolbe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kolbe throws a sloppy head kick and Larkin moves out of range easily.
Kolbe lands a high kick!
A punch lands to the side of Kolbe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Kolbe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.
Larkin cracks Kolbe with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kolbe tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Larkin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kolbe is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarrod Larkin!
Jarrod Larkin made sure to mention his sponsor, Sydney Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Salas blocks a head kick by Kolbe.
Kolbe throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Salas counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Salas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kolbe can't fight it off and eventually Salas manages to take the fight to the floor. Kolbe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Kolbe has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Salas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Salas pulls guard.
Salas looking for a sweep. Not yet Salas, not yet.
Salas is pulling down on Kolbe's head to control his posture.
Salas keeping moving, preventing Kolbe from controlling successfully.
Salas pulls Kolbe in to control the position.
Salas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kolbe trying to control but Salas is working from the bottom.
Salas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolbe on the ground.
Kolbe is looking to stand up but Salas won't let him. #T1#
Kolbe wants to control from the top but Salas keeps moving.
Salas is pulling down on Kolbe's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kolbe throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Salas counters by moving into the clinch.
Kolbe wants to get back to striking at distance but Salas won't allow it.
Salas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Kolbe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Salas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kolbe to the mat. Kolbe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Salas throws a big right hand that misses.
Salas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Kolbe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kolbe has momentary wrist control but Salas slips an elbow through the middle.
Salas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kolbe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Salas chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Salas stands up from Kolbe's guard - Salas perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Salas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kolbe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Kolbe wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolbe misses with a head kick.
Salas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kolbe sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Kolbe.
Kolbe throws a sloppy head kick and Salas moves out of range easily.
Salas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cheslin Kolbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Salas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kolbe is trying to defend but Salas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kolbe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salas.
Salas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SU#
Salas decides to stand and escape the position.
A head kick by Kolbe misses #TD#
and Salas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kolbe won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Kolbe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kolbe throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Salas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!#SUB2#
Kolbe has his foot on Salas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salas works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolbe trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Salas throws a sloppy strike and Kolbe has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Salas is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kolbe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cheslin Kolbe!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 673 Round 2
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Garcia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Kolbe won't allow it. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia is trying to control. Kolbe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kolbe tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kolbe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Kolbe defends the submission attempt.
Garcia wants to free his trapped foot but Kolbe is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garcia is trying to control. Kolbe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kolbe is trying to stand up here but Garcia is controlling him well. #ES#
Kolbe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Garcia is on him like a limpet, forcing Kolbe back against the cage.#TD2#
Garcia wants the takedown. Kolbe is fighting it off but Garcia persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kolbe's guard against the cage.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kolbe's guard. #T2##SUB#
Kolbe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Kolbe defends it.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Kolbe is having none of it. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kolbe trying to get back to full guard but Garcia takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kolbe is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action.
Garcia controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Garcia breaks from Kolbe's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Garcia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kolbe is surviving well by controlling Garcia's body position as best he can.
Kolbe really wants to buck Garcia off and get back to his feet.
Garcia with shots to the head and body - Kolbe looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Garcia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kolbe turns into him and now he's in Garcia's guard.
#SUB2#
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB2#
Kolbe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kolbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolbe postures up.
#SUB2#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Kolbe stands and steps away. Garcia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Luis Garcia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick by Kolbe misses #TD2#
and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control.
Kolbe wants to get back to his feet but Garcia is dominant here and he's now got Kolbe's back!
Kolbe wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Garcia working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Garcia has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kolbe! Can he survive? No! He's out! Garcia gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Luis Garcia!
A victorious Jose Luis Garcia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 673 Round 1
Date: Aug 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Galloway drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Galloway controls the position. #SUB#
Galloway tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galloway has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kolbe is looking to regain half guard here but Galloway keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Galloway stalls from top position.
Galloway seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kolbe for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galloway's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Kolbe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Galloway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Galloway tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galloway remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SU#
Galloway decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kolbe to his feet. #TD#
Galloway throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kolbe was covering up waiting for the punch and Galloway finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Galloway stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kolbe moves forwards but Galloway connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Kolbe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kolbe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Galloway shoots in for a double leg but Kolbe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolbe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Galloway's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolbe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Galloway closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galloway lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Kolbe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Galloway prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Galloway manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Galloway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galloway keeping full guard, as Kolbe tries to pass. #T3#
Kolbe stopping the sweep attempt from Galloway.
Kolbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Galloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galloway thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Galloway trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Kolbe gets to his feet. Galloway looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Galloway tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kolbe defends well and Galloway ends up having to push Kolbe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Galloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galloway is breathing heavily.
Kolbe throws a nice head kick!
Galloway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kolbe throws a head kick that Galloway semi-blocks.
#T4#
Kolbe throws a sloppy head kick and Galloway moves out of range easily.
Galloway takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kolbe shoots in and drives through. Galloway sprawls well.
Kolbe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.
Galloway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kolbe throws a sloppy head kick and Galloway moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolbe is defended easily by Galloway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galloway is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Galloway bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Kolbe sneaks out the side door and pushes Galloway away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Galloway shoots in for a double leg but Kolbe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolbe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Galloway defends it well.
Kolbe throws a head kick that misses.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.
Galloway fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolbe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheslin Kolbe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Galloway blocks a head kick by Kolbe.
Kolbe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolbe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kolbe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Galloway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Galloway stuffs the takedown.
Kolbe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kolbe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galloway to score with a decent uppercut.
Galloway blocks a head kick by Kolbe.
Kolbe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Kolbe gets caught napping as Galloway dives in and scores a takedown. Kolbe manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galloway stays in close to Kolbe's body and controls the position. #SU#
Galloway gets to his feet - Kolbe follows without any prompting.
Kolbe is breathing heavily.#T1#
Galloway takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kolbe throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Galloway counters by clinching up.
Kolbe is looking to break free of the clinch but Galloway has double underhooks.
Galloway stops a takedown attempt from Kolbe.
Kolbe tries to score a body lock takedown but Galloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arthur Galloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheslin Kolbe.#TD#
Galloway has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kolbe regains guard immediately.
Galloway trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galloway looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Galloway stands up and waves to Kolbe to follow him.
Kolbe shoots in and drives through. Galloway sprawls well.#TD#
Galloway gets a takedown into half guard.
Galloway throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2##SUB#
Galloway is working for a kimura but Kolbe is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Galloway seems content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galloway not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Galloway is taking a breather. Kolbe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kolbe looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU#
Galloway stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kolbe to get to his feet. #T3#
Galloway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kolbe as he avoids it easily.
Galloway shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kolbe defends it nicely.
Kolbe lands a head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Kolbe. No joy for Galloway on that attempt.
Kolbe throws a head kick that Galloway semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kolbe or perhaps it was just good defense by Galloway, which made it look bad.
Kolbe leaves Galloway with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick from Kolbe lands but Galloway takes it in his stride.
Kolbe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kolbe scores with a head kick.
#T4#
Galloway shoots in for a takedown but Kolbe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolbe throws a head kick that Galloway semi-blocks.
Cheslin Kolbe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolbe scores with a head kick.
A combination from Galloway does no damage.
Kolbe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kolbe lands a head kick. Galloway smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kolbe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kolbe lands with a slapping head kick.
Galloway avoids the head kick by Kolbe.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.
Galloway misses with a double jab.
Kolbe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Galloway.#TD#
Galloway bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Galloway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolbe keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheslin Kolbe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Galloway scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Galloway trying to pass the guard but Kolbe defending well. #SU#
Galloway stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kolbe to get to his feet.
Kolbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolbe shoots in but Galloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Galloway closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galloway lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Kolbe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Galloway shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Galloway controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Galloway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Kolbe lands with a kick to the temple. Galloway shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick from Kolbe lands but Galloway takes it in his stride.
Kolbe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Kolbe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Galloway to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Galloway controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Kolbe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galloway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galloway is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Kolbe keeping moving, preventing Galloway from controlling successfully. #SU#
Galloway stands and steps away. Kolbe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Galloway shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kolbe's guard.
Galloway distracts Kolbe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Galloway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Galloway 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kolbe keeping moving, preventing Galloway from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kolbe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galloway is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kolbe working for a triangle but Galloway defends it easily.
Galloway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galloway stops Kolbe from standing up.
Galloway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Galloway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Galloway throwing strikes from guard but Kolbe blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galloway looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kolbe throws a head kick but Galloway moves out of range.
Kolbe throws a head kick that misses.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Galloway fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kolbe sprawls well initially but Galloway persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Kolbe kicks off Galloway and gets to his feet. #TD#
Kolbe tries to sprawl but Galloway drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kolbe wants to get back to his feet.
Galloway stalling.
Cheslin Kolbe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Galloway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cheslin Kolbe.
I've got Kolbe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Cheslin Kolbe!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Cheslin Kolbe!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Cheslin Kolbe!
Cheslin Kolbe wins by unanimous decision!
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