Post by The Texas Rattlesnakes on Sept 2, 2017 21:57:04 GMT -5
Kelly Kobold looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Alexa Grasso glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Kelly Kobold and Alexa Grasso touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kelly Kobold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Grasso wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Kelly Kobold is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Grasso is eating those punches!
Alexa Grasso tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kobold is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kobold tries to take Alexa Grasso down... Grasso stumbles backwards and Kelly Kobold launches a few punches...
Alexa Grasso dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Kelly Kobold launches a body shot
Grasso evades.
Alexa Grasso launches a rapid series of punches
taking Kobold from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Kobold decides to launch some tentative punches
Grasso launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Kobold with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Grasso launches a kick
Kobold checks it and keeps distance.
Kobold misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punches from Alexa Grasso.
Kobold staggers backwards. Grasso wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Alexa Grasso launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kobold blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kelly Kobold's cheek! Kobold stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Kobold tries to stand up!
Grasso doesn't allow him!
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Kelly Kobold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Grasso's moves.
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Alexa Grasso steps back and allows Kobold to get back to his feet.
Kelly Kobold is on his feet again.
Crisp uppercut by Grasso followed by a hard jab
Kelly Kobold stumbles back.
Kobold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Grasso can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The two exchange wildly
Grasso is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Kelly Kobold's Left eye
Kobold goes to the body...
He punishes Grasso's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexa Grasso!
Kobold ducks under...
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Grasso is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexa Grasso tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kobold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to close his guard around Grasso
He is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Deep breaths from Kelly Kobold who tries a hammer punch to Grasso's ribs.
Grasso blocks those punches
Kobold clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Grasso moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Kobold measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Grasso's side.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Kobold works on the ground with his fingers over Grasso's face
Grasso shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kobold's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Deep breaths from Kelly Kobold who tries a hammer punch to Grasso's ribs.
That hit Grasso who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Alexa Grasso struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Grasso tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Kobold from the side mount!
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Kelly Kobold takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Kobold
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Kelly Kobold's guard...
Alexa Grasso passes momentarily but Kelly Kobold regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Kobold decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Kobold moves back and takes a deep breath.
Grasso feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
A high kick from Kelly Kobold
misses badly. Kobold slips and falls!
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Kobold tries to stand up!
Grasso doesn't allow him!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Grasso decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kobold's guard.
Kobold did not see that coming! Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold now.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kobold launches a few weak punches
Grasso blocks them effectively.
Kobold clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Alexa Grasso pushes Kelly Kobold against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Grasso jumps and tries to free his leg! Kobold doesn't allow this but Alexa Grasso is able to get half guard here.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Alexa Grasso tries to open Kobold's guard...
Kobold breaks the lock and covers himself from Grasso's punches
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Kelly Kobold's guard...
Alexa Grasso passes momentarily but Kelly Kobold sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Kobold
Grasso tries to escape from closed guard...
Grasso struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Kobold uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Kelly Kobold attempts to move to full guard
Kelly Kobold manages to switch to full guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Kobold
Grasso is in closed guard... Kobold tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Alexa Grasso aggressively and repeatedly punches Kobold.
Good job by Kobold blocking and slipping the blows.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pulverizing punch to Kobold's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Kelly Kobold and Grasso engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexa Grasso is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alexa Grasso and Kobold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Kobold's Mouth is beginning to swell
Kobold has a small cut in his Mouth
Kobold studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kelly Kobold fakes a move and moves laterally.
Kobold pushes Alexa Grasso and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Kobold stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Alexa Grasso is coming in again!
Kobold has a small cut in his Left eye
Kobold doesn't stop bleeding.
Grasso decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Grasso moves back and takes a deep breath.
Grasso steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Alexa Grasso leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kobold
Grasso shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kelly Kobold's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Grasso is throwing a flurry of punches!
Kelly Kobold just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kobold doesn't stop bleeding.
Brutal punches to Kobold's face while in the clinch!
Kobold pushes Alexa Grasso with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Kelly Kobold jabs at Grasso
to no visible effect.
Kelly Kobold tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Alexa Grasso swings and Kobold has to retreat
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Incredible haymaker from Alexa Grasso!
It misses by a mile.
Grasso is holding Kelly Kobold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kelly Kobold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in his guard.
Alexa Grasso keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold is a bloody mess!
Deep breaths from Kelly Kobold who tries a hammer punch to Grasso's ribs.
That hit Grasso who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Brutal combination from Alexa Grasso!
Kobold is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Kobold's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kelly Kobold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kobold wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Alexa Grasso pushes away Kobold trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kobold doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Alexa Grasso
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kelly Kobold launches a few punches towards Grasso's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Alexa Grasso receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Grasso doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kelly Kobold embrace and tries to move away...
Kelly Kobold pushes Grasso forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kelly Kobold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Grasso struggles and launches a few punches to Kobold's head
Nothing from this... Alexa Grasso seems frustrated.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kelly Kobold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Grasso is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Kobold's jaw!
Kobold decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Kobold moves back and takes a deep breath.
Kobold moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Grasso with a double overhooks!
Alexa Grasso circles around Kobold
Kelly Kobold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexa Grasso is opening up on Kobold and raining down combinations!
Kobold doesn't look worried as he defends.
Kelly Kobold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexa Grasso paws at Kobold.
Kobold swings ineffectively.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Alexa Grasso throws a looping right hand...
Kobold moves aside and dodges.
Kobold decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexa Grasso takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kelly Kobold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kelly Kobold is a bloody mess!
Alexa Grasso launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kobold blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Grasso clumsily fails here and it's time for Kelly Kobold to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Kobold!
Grasso blocks with confidence
Grasso is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
An overhand right from Alexa Grasso that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Kobold's stops that one with his face! How is Kobold standing?!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso chases Kobold and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Kobold steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Kelly Kobold is a bloody mess!
Grasso throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Kelly Kobold's Chin
Kelly Kobold paws at Grasso.
Grasso answers with solid punches!
Grasso looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kelly Kobold's punches
Kobold is on the receiving end of a great combo by Grasso.
Grasso is holding Kelly Kobold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kelly Kobold shows great balance while pushing away Alexa Grasso
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexa Grasso can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A right hand from Alexa Grasso
makes Kobold stumble back!
Kobold steps backwards away from Alexa Grasso. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Grasso launches a furious hook!
That hits Kobold's chin like a wrecking ball! Kobold loses balance and goes to the mat.
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Kobold doesn't stop bleeding.
Grasso launches a kick to Kobold's thigh
Kobold checks that kick!
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Kelly Kobold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Grasso's moves.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Kelly Kobold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Kelly Kobold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Grasso's moves.
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Alexa Grasso opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kobold's guard.
Kobold didn't see that coming. Grasso is in open guard over Kobold now.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to close his guard around Grasso
He succeeds!
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Kobold
Grasso is in closed guard... Kobold tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Grasso tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Grasso struggles on the ground and tries to break Kelly Kobold's guard...
Alexa Grasso is in Kobold open guard now
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kelly Kobold is a bloody mess!
Grasso tries to improve position.
Kobold adjusts and closes his guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Kelly Kobold.
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Round 4
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Kobold launches a flurry of punches
Grasso slips out of danger.
Kelly Kobold gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Kobold steps forward
Alexa Grasso catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Alexa Grasso launches a rapid series of punches
taking Kobold from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Kobold's Forehead is beginning to swell
Kobold doesn't stop bleeding.
Grasso looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kelly Kobold's punches
Grasso measures the resilience of Kobold's chin with an uppercut while Kobold lands some great crosses.
Alexa Grasso charges at Kobold throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Kobold is rocked!
Kelly Kobold is a bloody mess!
Kobold and Grasso circle around the center of the cage.
Pulverizing punch to Kobold's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Grasso fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kelly Kobold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kelly Kobold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kobold tries to close his guard around Grasso
He is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kelly Kobold is a bloody mess!
Kobold tries to close his guard around Grasso
He is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Deep breaths from Kelly Kobold who tries a hammer punch to Grasso's ribs.
Grasso blocks those punches
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to close his guard around Grasso
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to close his guard around Grasso
He is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to close his guard around Grasso
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Kobold moves forward looking for some action
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Alexa Grasso fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
A wicked punch by Alexa Grasso
rocks Kobold!
Kobold fell like he got shot! This is over!
Kobold has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Alexa Grasso by KO (Punch) at 2:50 Round 4
Statistics: Kelly Kobold
Punches 12/40 (30%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 77/103 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/13 (23%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 1/13 (8%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 290 s
Jesus Christ... the fight started off pretty even, first round probably went to Grasso and after that she dominated the fight.
Alexa Grasso glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Kelly Kobold and Alexa Grasso touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kelly Kobold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Grasso wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Kelly Kobold is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Grasso is eating those punches!
Alexa Grasso tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kobold is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kobold tries to take Alexa Grasso down... Grasso stumbles backwards and Kelly Kobold launches a few punches...
Alexa Grasso dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Kelly Kobold launches a body shot
Grasso evades.
Alexa Grasso launches a rapid series of punches
taking Kobold from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Kobold decides to launch some tentative punches
Grasso launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Kobold with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Grasso launches a kick
Kobold checks it and keeps distance.
Kobold misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punches from Alexa Grasso.
Kobold staggers backwards. Grasso wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Alexa Grasso launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kobold blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kelly Kobold's cheek! Kobold stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Kobold tries to stand up!
Grasso doesn't allow him!
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Kelly Kobold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Grasso's moves.
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Alexa Grasso steps back and allows Kobold to get back to his feet.
Kelly Kobold is on his feet again.
Crisp uppercut by Grasso followed by a hard jab
Kelly Kobold stumbles back.
Kobold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Grasso can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The two exchange wildly
Grasso is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Kelly Kobold's Left eye
Kobold goes to the body...
He punishes Grasso's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexa Grasso!
Kobold ducks under...
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Grasso is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexa Grasso tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kobold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to close his guard around Grasso
He is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Deep breaths from Kelly Kobold who tries a hammer punch to Grasso's ribs.
Grasso blocks those punches
Kobold clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Grasso moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Kobold measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Grasso's side.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Kobold works on the ground with his fingers over Grasso's face
Grasso shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kobold's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Deep breaths from Kelly Kobold who tries a hammer punch to Grasso's ribs.
That hit Grasso who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Alexa Grasso struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Grasso tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Kobold from the side mount!
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Kelly Kobold takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Kobold
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Kelly Kobold's guard...
Alexa Grasso passes momentarily but Kelly Kobold regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Kobold decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Kobold moves back and takes a deep breath.
Grasso feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
A high kick from Kelly Kobold
misses badly. Kobold slips and falls!
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Kobold tries to stand up!
Grasso doesn't allow him!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Grasso decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kobold's guard.
Kobold did not see that coming! Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold now.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kobold launches a few weak punches
Grasso blocks them effectively.
Kobold clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Alexa Grasso pushes Kelly Kobold against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Grasso jumps and tries to free his leg! Kobold doesn't allow this but Alexa Grasso is able to get half guard here.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Alexa Grasso tries to open Kobold's guard...
Kobold breaks the lock and covers himself from Grasso's punches
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Kelly Kobold's guard...
Alexa Grasso passes momentarily but Kelly Kobold sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Kobold
Grasso tries to escape from closed guard...
Grasso struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Kobold uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Kobold
Kelly Kobold attempts to move to full guard
Kelly Kobold manages to switch to full guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Kobold
Grasso is in closed guard... Kobold tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Alexa Grasso aggressively and repeatedly punches Kobold.
Good job by Kobold blocking and slipping the blows.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pulverizing punch to Kobold's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Kelly Kobold and Grasso engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexa Grasso is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alexa Grasso and Kobold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Kobold's Mouth is beginning to swell
Kobold has a small cut in his Mouth
Kobold studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kelly Kobold fakes a move and moves laterally.
Kobold pushes Alexa Grasso and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Kobold stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Alexa Grasso is coming in again!
Kobold has a small cut in his Left eye
Kobold doesn't stop bleeding.
Grasso decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Grasso moves back and takes a deep breath.
Grasso steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Alexa Grasso leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kobold
Grasso shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kelly Kobold's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Grasso is throwing a flurry of punches!
Kelly Kobold just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kobold doesn't stop bleeding.
Brutal punches to Kobold's face while in the clinch!
Kobold pushes Alexa Grasso with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Kelly Kobold jabs at Grasso
to no visible effect.
Kelly Kobold tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Alexa Grasso swings and Kobold has to retreat
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Incredible haymaker from Alexa Grasso!
It misses by a mile.
Grasso is holding Kelly Kobold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kelly Kobold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in his guard.
Alexa Grasso keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold is a bloody mess!
Deep breaths from Kelly Kobold who tries a hammer punch to Grasso's ribs.
That hit Grasso who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Brutal combination from Alexa Grasso!
Kobold is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Kobold's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kelly Kobold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kobold wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Alexa Grasso pushes away Kobold trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kobold doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Alexa Grasso
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kelly Kobold launches a few punches towards Grasso's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Alexa Grasso receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Grasso doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kelly Kobold embrace and tries to move away...
Kelly Kobold pushes Grasso forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kelly Kobold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Grasso struggles and launches a few punches to Kobold's head
Nothing from this... Alexa Grasso seems frustrated.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kelly Kobold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Grasso is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Kobold's jaw!
Kobold decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Kobold moves back and takes a deep breath.
Kobold moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Grasso with a double overhooks!
Alexa Grasso circles around Kobold
Kelly Kobold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexa Grasso is opening up on Kobold and raining down combinations!
Kobold doesn't look worried as he defends.
Kelly Kobold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexa Grasso paws at Kobold.
Kobold swings ineffectively.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Alexa Grasso throws a looping right hand...
Kobold moves aside and dodges.
Kobold decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexa Grasso takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kelly Kobold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kelly Kobold is a bloody mess!
Alexa Grasso launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kobold blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Grasso clumsily fails here and it's time for Kelly Kobold to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Kobold!
Grasso blocks with confidence
Grasso is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
An overhand right from Alexa Grasso that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Kobold's stops that one with his face! How is Kobold standing?!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso chases Kobold and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Kobold steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Kelly Kobold is a bloody mess!
Grasso throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Kelly Kobold's Chin
Kelly Kobold paws at Grasso.
Grasso answers with solid punches!
Grasso looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kelly Kobold's punches
Kobold is on the receiving end of a great combo by Grasso.
Grasso is holding Kelly Kobold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kelly Kobold shows great balance while pushing away Alexa Grasso
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexa Grasso can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A right hand from Alexa Grasso
makes Kobold stumble back!
Kobold steps backwards away from Alexa Grasso. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Grasso launches a furious hook!
That hits Kobold's chin like a wrecking ball! Kobold loses balance and goes to the mat.
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Kobold doesn't stop bleeding.
Grasso launches a kick to Kobold's thigh
Kobold checks that kick!
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Kelly Kobold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Grasso's moves.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Kelly Kobold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Kelly Kobold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Grasso's moves.
Grasso is standing while Kobold is on the ground on his back
Alexa Grasso opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kobold's guard.
Kobold didn't see that coming. Grasso is in open guard over Kobold now.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to close his guard around Grasso
He succeeds!
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Kobold
Grasso is in closed guard... Kobold tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Grasso tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Grasso struggles on the ground and tries to break Kelly Kobold's guard...
Alexa Grasso is in Kobold open guard now
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kelly Kobold is a bloody mess!
Grasso tries to improve position.
Kobold adjusts and closes his guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Kelly Kobold.
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Round 4
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Kobold launches a flurry of punches
Grasso slips out of danger.
Kelly Kobold gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Kobold steps forward
Alexa Grasso catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Alexa Grasso launches a rapid series of punches
taking Kobold from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Kobold's Forehead is beginning to swell
Kobold doesn't stop bleeding.
Grasso looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kelly Kobold's punches
Grasso measures the resilience of Kobold's chin with an uppercut while Kobold lands some great crosses.
Alexa Grasso charges at Kobold throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Kobold is rocked!
Kelly Kobold is a bloody mess!
Kobold and Grasso circle around the center of the cage.
Pulverizing punch to Kobold's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Grasso fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kelly Kobold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kelly Kobold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kobold tries to close his guard around Grasso
He is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kelly Kobold is a bloody mess!
Kobold tries to close his guard around Grasso
He is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Deep breaths from Kelly Kobold who tries a hammer punch to Grasso's ribs.
Grasso blocks those punches
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to close his guard around Grasso
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to close his guard around Grasso
He is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to close his guard around Grasso
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Kobold moves forward looking for some action
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Alexa Grasso fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
A wicked punch by Alexa Grasso
rocks Kobold!
Kobold fell like he got shot! This is over!
Kobold has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Alexa Grasso by KO (Punch) at 2:50 Round 4
Statistics: Kelly Kobold
Punches 12/40 (30%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 77/103 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/13 (23%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 1/13 (8%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 290 s
Jesus Christ... the fight started off pretty even, first round probably went to Grasso and after that she dominated the fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!