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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iokua Mikala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper's entrance music is Grimlock - Bring The Pain. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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259 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good low kicks
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Iokua Mikala!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikala misses with a right hand
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Iokua Mikala has been cut.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Mikala avoids them all with ease.
Mikala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cooper is out of range.
A combination from Cooper does no damage.
Mikala throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mikala finds it's way through Cooper's defenses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mikala is defended easily by Cooper.
Mikala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikala tried to score with a low kick but Cooper checks it.
Cooper checks a leg kick nicely.
Cooper misses the shot to the body.
Mikala throws a hook to the side of Cooper's head but Cooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikala ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikala throws a leg kick
and Cooper counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper swinging wildly here.
Cooper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mikala counters with a low kick, right behind Cooper 's knee.
Cooper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mikala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Alexander Cooper has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper is defending against the submission attempts here by Mikala.
Cooper is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikala is looking for a kimura but Cooper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mikala to get the leverage.
Mikala seems to be working for a kimura but Cooper defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iokua Mikala dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cooper moves out of range as Mikala strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Mikala is predictable there
and Cooper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Mikala misses
and Cooper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikala throws a leg kick
and Cooper counters with a left and a right that stings Mikala.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Mikala is avoiding it.
Mikala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooper.
Mikala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikala misses with a leg kick
and Cooper counters with a crisp one two that drops Mikala! Cooper thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mikala to his feet! Mikala is in big trouble!
Iokua Mikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikala dodges the punch combination from Cooper.
Mikala throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cooper on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mikala.
Cooper lands a left and a right that send Mikala crashing to the mat, dazed. Cooper thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mikala thows a leg kick but Cooper checks it
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper tries to bum rush Mikala with a series of wild strikes but Mikala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cooper here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A head kick by Mikala misses
and Cooper counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Iokua Mikala's cut even more.
Mikala throws a leg kick
and Cooper counters by moving into the clinch.
Mikala lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mikala looking to slow down the pace here.
Mikala lands with a left to the head.
Mikala lands a body shot.
Mikala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cooper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cooper dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikala.
A low kick from Mikala misses
and Cooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Mikala is predictable there
and Cooper counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikala misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mikala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mikala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Mikala misses
and Cooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikala throws a leg kick
and Cooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Mikala moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Cooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mikala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cooper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cooper digs a good body shot into Mikala's ribs.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Mikala circles away and keeps his distance.
Mikala thows a leg kick but Cooper checks it
and Cooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alexander Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Cooper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands a slapping body shot.
Mikala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The cut above Iokua Mikala's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice body kick from Mikala.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper defending well as Mikala loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cooper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Cooper!
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hype
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FIGHT
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