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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paea Talanoa (ranked 830 p4p, 38 weight class) and Fanta Coco (ranked 800 p4p, 15 weight class). Talanoa comes to the cage accompanied by Tonga. Fanta Coco will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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195 cm
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230 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paea Talanoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fanta Coco!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talanoa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coco is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Coco.
A right-left combo lands from Coco.
Coco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Talanoa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Talanoa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Talanoa fails with the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Coco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coco punishes Talanoa's body with a nice straight punch.
Coco has Talanoa up against the cage in a clinch.
Talanoa is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paea Talanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Talanoa tries to stall but Coco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coco lands with a short shot to the head.
Talanoa tries for a takedown but Coco manages to get underhooks.
Talanoa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Coco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Talanoa, up you get!
Coco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Talanoa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Talanoa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Talanoa doesn't seem bothered though.
Talanoa shoots and misses
and Coco counters with a straight right hand.
Coco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Talanoa will feel that in the morning.
Talanoa is breathing heavily.
Coco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coco scores with a jab.
Coco lands a big shot that drops Talanoa! Can he finish him?
It looks like Paea Talanoa has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Talanoa is proving hard to escape from.
Coco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talanoa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coco has managed to get both his arms back between Talanoa's legs - danger averted.
Coco wants to stand and escape but instead Talanoa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coco wants to get back to his feet but Talanoa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Talanoa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Coco, up you get!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Talanoa.
Talanoa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coco lands with a good body shot.
Coco darts in and clinches Talanoa up against the cage.
Coco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Talanoa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Talanoa tries to pull guard but Coco won't allow it.
Coco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coco can't find room to land a body shot as Talanoa controls the action.
Coco prevents the takedown attempt.
Coco tries a body shot but Talanoa blocks it.
Nice body punch from Coco.
Coco digs a right hand into Talanoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talanoa's gas tank.
Coco works on Talanoa's body with a couple of short punches.
Coco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Coco.
Coco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coco prevents it.
Good body shot from Coco.
Coco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Coco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Coco.
Coco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco struggles to land a body shot inside as Talanoa controls his hands.
Coco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Talanoa or not.
Coco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talanoa's elbow.
Coco is leaning against Talanoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coco scores with a shoulder strike.
Coco pushes Talanoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coco struggles to land a body shot inside as Talanoa controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fanta Coco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paea Talanoa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coco with a jab.
Coco throws a head kick that misses.
Talanoa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coco clinches up against the cage.
Coco lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coco.
Coco tries to work over Talanoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coco digs a right hand into Talanoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talanoa's gas tank.
Coco lands a body shot.
Coco tries to work over Talanoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coco is leaning against Talanoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Talanoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coco lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco is working Talanoa over against the cage.
Coco cracks Talanoa with a nice body shot.
Coco lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Coco.
Coco misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Coco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coco lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Coco.
Coco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Coco.
Coco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
A hook to the body from Coco.
A left hand lands to the body for Coco.
Fanta Coco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coco lands a hook that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coco digs a right hand into Talanoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talanoa's gas tank.
Coco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coco pushes Talanoa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Coco on the inside.
Coco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coco lands with a short shot to the head.
Coco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco is working Talanoa over against the cage.
Coco lands a shot to the body.
Coco is leaning against Talanoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coco is working Talanoa over against the cage.
Coco is leaning against Talanoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coco lands a nice shot to the body.
Coco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coco tries to throw a body punch but Talanoa avoids it by throwing Coco back against the cage.
Talanoa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coco smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coco moves into range and clinches up with Talanoa.
Talanoa tries for a takedown but Coco manages to get underhooks.
Talanoa tries for a takedown but Coco manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paea Talanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coco.
Coco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coco lands a hook that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Coco as the two fighters clinch.
Coco digs a right hand into Talanoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talanoa's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talanoa's elbow.
Coco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coco scores with a hook to the body.
Coco scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Coco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Coco.
Coco works on Talanoa's body with a couple of short punches.
Coco lands a nice uppercut.
Talanoa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left hand lands to the body for Coco.
Coco lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talanoa's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fanta Coco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paea Talanoa's cut.
That's time! Talanoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Coco closes the distance and clinches.
Coco gets underhooks to prevent Talanoa's takedown attempt.
Coco digs a right hand into Talanoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talanoa's gas tank.
Coco lands a body punch.
Coco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coco digs a right hand underneath Talanoa's ribcage. Talanoa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Talanoa.
Coco lands a shoulder strike.
Coco stops a takedown attempt from Talanoa.
Coco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talanoa's elbow.
Coco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coco lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coco lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Coco.
Coco can't find room to land a body shot as Talanoa controls the action.
Coco pushes Talanoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Coco.
Coco scores with a shoulder strike.
Coco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coco lands with a right to the head.
Coco lands a body shot.
Coco presses Talanoa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco tries to work over Talanoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coco works on Talanoa's body with a couple of short punches.
Coco lands a shoulder strike.
Coco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Coco.
Coco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coco scores with a shot to the side of Talanoa's head.
Coco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coco digs a right hand underneath Talanoa's ribcage. Talanoa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Coco.
Coco struggles to land a body shot inside as Talanoa controls his hands.
Coco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Talanoa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coco smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paea Talanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Talanoa misses with a takedown attempt
and Coco counters with a big uppercut that knocks Talanoa off his feet! Coco dives into side control looking to finish!
Talanoa is rocked!
Talanoa wants to control but Coco postures up.
Oh Talanoa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coco decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Talanoa seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coco moves into the clinch.
Coco can't find room to land a body shot as Talanoa controls the action.
Coco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Talanoa or not.
Coco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Coco.
Coco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Talanoa blocks a body shot from Coco.
Coco works on Talanoa's body with a couple of short punches.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Talanoa wants a takedown.
Coco lands with a light punch inside.
Talanoa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Coco - that landed with a thud.
Talanoa takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa wants to take the fight to the mat but Coco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Coco lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Coco.
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!
A body shot lands from Coco.
Paea Talanoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coco is leaning against Talanoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coco lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Coco.
Coco digs a right hand into Talanoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talanoa's gas tank.
Coco scores with a shot to the side of Talanoa's head.
Talanoa has Coco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Talanoas head.
Talanoa throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Coco as the two fighters clinch.
Fanta Coco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Coco.
A nice left hand lands by Coco.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fanta Coco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coco 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fanta Coco!
A very excited looking Fanta Coco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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RATING
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