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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kooch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kooch comes to the cage accompanied by Rusko - Tru Powwa. Slice has chosen All I Do is Win as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
240 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Kooch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice throws a right and a left that Kooch avoids nicely.
Kooch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kooch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slice defends it nicely.
Slice closes the distance and clinches.
Slice scores with a shot to the side of Kooch's head.
Slice breaks from the clinch.
Slice misses the jab.
Kooch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Slice misses.
Slice throws a jab when Kooch was well out of range.
A lazy left from Slice finds it's target.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Kooch blocks the low kick.
Kooch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slice throws a hook but Kooch avoids it easily.
Slice wants to clinch up but Kooch keeps it at a distance.
Kimbo Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kooch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice.
Slice throws a series of punches but Kooch moves out of range.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slice wants to clinch up but Kooch keeps it at a distance.
Kooch slips under a jab.
Kooch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kooch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kooch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slice as he avoids it easily.
Kooch tries a head kick but it misses.
Kooch moves forwards but Slice connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
A punch combination from Kooch misses.
Kooch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Kooch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kooch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch but Kooch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kooch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kooch is controlling him.
Slice keeping full guard, as Kooch tries to pass.
Slice wants to stand but Kooch is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice is pulling down on Kooch's head. It's preventing any offense from Kooch, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kooch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Kooch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kooch trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kooch off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Kooch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice misses with a looping right.
Slice motions for Kooch to come forward. Slice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kooch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kooch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch but Kooch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kooch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kooch somewhat.
Kooch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice wants to clinch up but Kooch keeps it at a distance.
Kooch throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slice throws a leg kick but Kooch moved away.
Slice wants to clinch up but Kooch keeps it at a distance.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice is looking to clinch but Kooch is avoiding it.
Slice is looking to clinch but Kooch is avoiding it.
Slice lunges at Kooch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kooch's hand.
Slice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice looks to land a body kick but Kooch moved away.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Kooch is just out of range.
Slice thows a body shot but no joy.
Slice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slice thows a body shot but no joy.
Slice closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kooch did well to prevent Slice getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kooch looking for submissions off his back.
Kooch looking for submissions off his back.
Kooch tries to get to full guard but Slice has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kooch is pressing down on Slice's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kooch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kooch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slice is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kooch working for submissions but it's allowed Slice to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slice lands a nice short elbow.
Kooch trying to hold on to Slice's head to control him but Slice postures up.
Slice perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slice's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kooch is looking to improve his position.
Slice trying to mount his opponent but Kooch defends it.
Kooch is looking to improve his position.
Kooch is working hard here to advance position.
Slice trying to pass the guard but Kooch defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kooch misses with a takedown attempt
and Slice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Kooch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice stalling in the clinch but Kooch improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Slice scores with a shot to the body.
Slice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kooch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slice moves in looking to clinch but Kooch pushes him off.
Slice cracks Kooch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Slice throws a left and a right that both miss
so Kooch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kooch wants to pass the guard but Slice is keeping the position.
Kooch wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Kooch wants to pass the guard but Slice is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice kicks Kooch off and gets to his feet.
Slice doesn't manage to clinch there - Kooch circles away.
Kimbo Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kooch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slice.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
Slice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slice tries to clinch
so Kooch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kooch trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Kooch preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kooch trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Slice misses with the body kick
and Kooch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kooch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice is positioning himself well to prevent Kooch advancing to mount.
Slice trying to control here.
Kooch is trying to work for a kimura but Slice is defending well.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kooch is working for a kimura but Slice is defending it quite comfortably.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Kooch is trying to control the action in half guard but Slice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slice does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Slice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kimbo Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slice lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kooch misses with a combination
and Slice counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kooch slips under a jab.
Mike Kooch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kooch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kooch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kooch ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Kooch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kooch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slice scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slice 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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