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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Iron Koock (ranked 8123 p4p, 231 weight class) and Thomas Angelo (ranked 2370 p4p, 105 weight class). Iron Koock comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2HuxiqUuTA. Angelo has chosen Jack Parow - Cooler as Ekke as his entrance music. Iron Koock has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Thomas Angelo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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225 lbs
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275 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Iron Koock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Angelo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iron Koock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Angelo.
Iron Koock lands an elbow that stopped Angelo in his tracks for a moment.
Angelo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iron Koock after a bit of a struggle.
Angelo blocks an elbow strike from Iron Koock.
Iron Koock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Iron Koock throws an elbow but it misses.
Angelo blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Iron Koock.
It looks like Thomas Angelo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelo blocks the elbow strike.
Angelo blocks the elbow strike.
Iron Koock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Angelo blocks the elbow strike.
Angelo misses with a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Iron Koock has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo blocks the elbow strike.
Angelo misses with a punch on the inside.
Iron Koock misses with an elbow over the top.
Iron Koock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Angelo blocks the elbow strike.
Angelo blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Iron Koock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Angelo's brow.
Iron Koock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Iron Koock misses with an elbow strike.
Angelo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Iron Koock can't fight it off and eventually Angelo manages to take the fight to the floor. Iron Koock looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Angelo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Iron Koock wants to sweep but no luck.
Angelo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Iron Koock working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angelo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Angelo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Angelo is fighting to break Iron Koock's control of his arms but Iron Koock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Angelo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Angelo is trying to get an arm triangle but Iron Koock is defending well.
Angelo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Angelo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo is trying to get an arm triangle but Iron Koock is defending well.
Iron Koock is looking to reverse the position.
Angelo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Iron Koock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Angelo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Angelo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Iron Koock is trying to control Angelo's posture but Angelo avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Iron Koock is trying to get back to half guard.
Iron Koock struggling a bit here.
Angelo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Iron Koock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angelo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Angelo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Angelo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Angelo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Iron Koock is trying to defend but Angelo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Iron Koock trying to control but Angelo postures up.
Angelo is trying to work for a kimura but Iron Koock is defending well.
Angelo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Iron Koock has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Koock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Angelo is looking for a kimura but Iron Koock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Angelo to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo is looking for a kimura but Iron Koock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Angelo to get the leverage.
Angelo is looking for a kimura here.
Iron Koock tries to roll over but Angelo keeps him under control.
Iron Koock is looking to escape.
Angelo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Iron Koock defending well though.
Iron Koock tries to get to full guard but Angelo has control of the leg.
Angelo is trying to control the action in half guard but Iron Koock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Iron Koock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Angelo.
Angelo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Iron Koock wants to improve his position but Angelo is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Angelo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Angelo wants to control but Iron Koock is keeping him busy.
Angelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iron Koock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Angelo.
Angelo is looking for a kimura here.
Iron Koock wants to improve his position but Angelo is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo wants to free his trapped foot but Iron Koock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Iron Koock is concentrating on defense, preventing Angelo from advancing position.
Iron Koock trying to control but Angelo postures up.
Angelo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Angelo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Angelo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Angelo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Iron Koock tries to kick Angelo off but Angelo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Angelo is working for a kimura but Iron Koock is defending it quite comfortably.
Angelo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Angelo is trying to work for a kimura but Iron Koock is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Angelo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Angelo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Angelo gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Iron Koock defending well though.
Angelo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Iron Koock tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Angelo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Angelo!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Angelo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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