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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Coature (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Fernhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coature comes to the cage accompanied by 8th and Blues. Dale Fernhart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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ADCC Champion
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Coature!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dale Fernhart!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernhart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coature sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernhart somewhat.
Fernhart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fernhart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coature counters with a nice body shot.
Fernhart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernhart misses with a body shot
and Coature counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fernhart looks to score with a jab to the body but Coature is just out of range.
Fernhart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coature circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernhart throws a nice looking combination but Coature bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Fernhart with that takedown attempt.
Fernhart throws a leg kick
and Coature counters with a three punch combo that has Fernhart backing up. Fernhart nods at Coature to acknowledge the strikes.
Fernhart misses with a double jab
and Coature counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernhart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Fernhart does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fernhart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coature tries to sprawl but Fernhart drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Coature tries to roll over but Fernhart keeps him under control.
Coature trying to control here.
Coature is looking for a sweep. Fernhart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fernhart not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coature is defending against the submission attempts here by Fernhart.
Coature is trying to stand up here but Fernhart is controlling him well.
Coature trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernhart working over Coature with some ground and pound. Coature looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fernhart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fernhart is controlling the pace.
Coature works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coature is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fernhart content to stall in guard here.
Fernhart working some strikes from top position.
Fernhart works over Coature with some ground and pound from guard.
Fernhart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fernhart looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coature uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fernhart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fernhart lands a couple of digs.
Coature working a defensive guard here.
Coature is looking to stand up but Fernhart isn't so interested in that idea.
Coature is trying to keep Fernhart in close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coature's guard.
Coature makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coature.
Fernhart pushes down on Coature's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernhart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fernhart controlling from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart prevents Coature from getting the reversal.
Fernhart working the ground and pound effectively.
Coature keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fernhart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Coature reaches up to try and control the position but Fernhart seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Coature rolls and tries to escape and now Fernhart has his back!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart missing with strikes from the back.
Fernhart gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
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!
Coature is covering up but some of the strikes from Fernhart are getting through and doing damage.
Coature can't escape the position.
Fernhart controlling from the back.
Fernhart is punishing Coature with strikes - can he finish him?!
Fernhart has the hooks in. Coature is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fernhart slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fernhart lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coature trying to control the hands but Fernhart breaks the grip.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart controls the action.
Fernhart working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Good control from Fernhart.
Fernhart is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Coature is defending well though. Fernhart let's go of the attempt for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coature is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fernhart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Fernhart 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A clash of legs there as Coature blocks the low kick.
Fernhart misses with a few strikes there.
Fernhart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coature's waist but Coature gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernhart off to one side.
Fernhart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernhart throws a one two combo.
Fernhart pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Coature back to the cage. Fernhart follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernhart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernhart swings for the body but Coature moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Coature. No joy for Fernhart on that attempt.
Fernhart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coature avoids it really well and circles away.
Randy Coature has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Fernhart.
Fernhart throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coature uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernhart.
Fernhart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coature manages to avoid it.
Coature staying out of range there.
Fernhart is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coature rather than just go for the knockout.
Fernhart misses with the combination.
Fernhart misses with a wild combination.
Fernhart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coature keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coature slips a jab and a cross from Fernhart.
Fernhart shoots in and gets a takedown into Coature's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coature wants to stand and escape but Fernhart is having none of it.
Coature has control of Fernhart's left arm, preventing Fernhart from doing any damage.
Fernhart wants to pass the guard but Coature is keeping the position.
Fernhart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fernhart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fernhart throws a combination that misses
and Coature cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernhart doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coature counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fernhart.
Fernhart shoots in looking for a takedown but Coature manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernhart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fernhart is breathing heavily.
Fernhart misses the body punch
letting Coature counter with a right hand.
Fernhart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernhart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fernhart misses with a takedown
and Coature counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fernhart shoots for a takedown but Coature saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fernhart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coature counters with a right hand to the body.
Dale Fernhart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernhart shoots for a takedown but Coature saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fernhart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Randy Coature is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fernhart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dale Fernhart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernhart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coature manages to avoid it.
Fernhart looks to score with a jab to the body but Coature is just out of range.
Fernhart misses with a takedown
and Coature counters with a one-two to the body.
Dale Fernhart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Fernhart with that takedown attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart has his takedown stuffed
and Coature counters with a head kick.
Coature avoids the body shot from Fernhart.
Fernhart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fernhart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coature manages to avoid it.
Fernhart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coature sprawls well. Coature wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernhart gets slowly back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart shoots in but Coature avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coature uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernhart.
Fernhart misses with a two punch combination.
Randy Coature has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernhart throws a poor cross that misses
and Coature makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Fernhart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fernhart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Dale Fernhart!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Dale Fernhart!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Dale Fernhart!
Dale Fernhart wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Dale Fernhart, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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