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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cooke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petrov throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Cooke's head.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Cooke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Cooke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Cooke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petrov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Cooke seems to be working for a kimura but Petrov defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Petrov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Cooke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petrov pulls Cooke in to control the position.
Cooke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petrov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Cooke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cooke throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but Cooke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Petrov pulls Cooke in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Petrov pulls Cooke in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Cooke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Petrov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cooke, into his guard. #REVB##T4#
Cooke tries to strike from the bottom.
Cooke is striking but Petrov is not phased and passes to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooke punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke punching from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cooke reverses the position - he's now on top in Petrov's guard. #SUB#
Cooke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Petrov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cooke has Petrov in his guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cooke defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke tries to counter with a takedown but Petrov is quick to defend against it.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Petrov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cooke defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Cooke avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aaron Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Cooke moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Cooke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Cooke is rocked!
Cooke slips under a jab.
Oh Cooke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
Cooke seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooke.
Cooke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petrov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Aaron Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cooke has time to react.
Cooke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov jabs Cooke right on the nose. Cooke blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cooke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petrov's guard.
Cooke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cooke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petrov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petrov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cooke throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Cooke wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cooke lands an upkick as Petrov stands over him.
Cooke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Cooke.
Petrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cooke tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cooke striking off his back but it's not causing Petrov any problems. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cooke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aaron Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cooke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cooke! Petrov dives in looking to finish! Cooke is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Petrov!
A relieved looking Aaron Petrov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sherington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sherington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sherington scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sherington misses with a wild body shot.
Sherington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sherington just misses with a punch to the body.
Sherington misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherington throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sherington takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Sherington has Cooke up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Cooke has hold of one of Sherington's legs. Sherington is fighting the takedown attempt but Cooke gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Cooke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cooke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cooke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cooke passes Sherington's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cooke seems to be working for a kimura but Sherington defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherington has his hands clasped together around Cooke's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Cooke 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.
#T2##SUB2#
Sherington is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooke.
Sherington tries to roll over but Cooke keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Cooke seems to be looking for submissions.
Sherington is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura here.
Sherington wants to control but Cooke is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort.
Sherington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Sherington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sherington tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cooke has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Cooke is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sherington has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sherington!
Cooke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke lands a decent punch to the body there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Percival Sherington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Sherington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sherington wants to pass to mount but Cooke is defending the position. #SUB#
Sherington is looking for a kimura here.
Cooke is pressing down on Sherington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Sherington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Sherington is concentrating on defense, preventing Cooke from advancing position. #SUB2#
Cooke is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sherington is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Cooke!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Cooke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Matiae wants to clinch.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Cooke tries to counter it with a takedown but Matiae pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good exchange - Matiae coming out on top.
Cooke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matiae misses with a straight left.
And Cooke tries to counter it with a takedown but Matiae pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Matiae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matiae.
Cooke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matiae throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Matiae throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooke with the counter takedown but Matiae avoids it easily.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matiae throws out the jab.
Cooke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matiae defends it well.
Edvard Matiae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matiae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke looks winded!#T1#
Cooke avoids the body shot from Matiae.
Cooke takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#Cooke is rocked!
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matiae.
Cooke is still on wobbly legs! Can Matiae finish him?
Matiae drops Cooke with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cooke! Matiae dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edvard Matiae!
During a confident post fight interview, Edvard Matiae thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald tries to clinch up.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Cooke moves out of range easily.
Cooke attempts a counter takedown but McDonald avoids it well and moves away.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald throws a right hand that Cooke ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooke also avoids with ease.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooke tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cooke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cooke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cooke has McDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cooke wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cooke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Cooke is looking for a takedown.
Cooke looking for a takedown.
McDonald tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooke.
McDonald is pressed up against the cage. Cooke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McDonald down to the mat. McDonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
McDonald has Cooke up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooke goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonald prevents it.
Cooke has McDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cooke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cooke wants a takedown but no success here.
Cooke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cooke blocks a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooke wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cooke wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDonald stops a takedown attempt from Cooke.
Cooke is breathing heavily.
McDonald tries a body shot but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDonald is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action.
Our sources have told us that Cooke has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Cooke's takedown attempt.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald pushes Cooke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooke has McDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cooke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Cooke is rocked!
Cooke has McDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Oh Cooke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
Cooke tries for a takedown but McDonald manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Cooke tightens his grip and picks McDonald up, before dumping him to the ground. McDonald manages to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. McDonald manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cooke seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Cooke can't get the takedown.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald pushes Cooke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald pushes Cooke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooke prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Cooke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from McDonald.
Cooke can't get the takedown.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald pushes Cooke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooke tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonald scores with a shot to the side of Cooke's head.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trevor McDonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Cooke.
McDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cooke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDonald is defending well.
Cooke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cooke goes for a takedown attempt but McDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald prevents the takedown attempt.
Cooke goes for a takedown attempt but McDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
McDonald clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from McDonald.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald presses Cooke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
McDonald creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cooke's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cooke drops to his knees and McDonald pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor McDonald!
As Trevor McDonald got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Honestly, I'm humble because I won but Kurt or Paul whoever is coming outta that championship match up you better be ready for a war!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Zapina lands with a slapping head kick.
Cooke moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Zapina instigates a clinch.
Cooke tries to score a body lock takedown but Zapina shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zapina stops a takedown attempt from Cooke.
#TD#
Cooke gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zapina is pulling down on Cooke's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Zapina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zapina manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Zapina's guard.
Cooke pushes down on Zapina's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Cooke has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zapina defend it? Cooke steps over the head and cranks it - Zapina is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cooke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Cooke!
A victorious Samuel Cooke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Cooke is rocked!
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Oh Cooke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that drops Cooke like a sack of potatoes! Sitsongrit dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thongthailek Sitsongrit ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Cooke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Law has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cooke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cooke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Law is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Law manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Law's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cooke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cooke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cooke drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cooke seems to have locked his on tight now - Law screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cooke, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Samuel Cooke!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Cooke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Nastula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Nastula dives in and scores a takedown into Cooke's guard.
Nastula trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Nastula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cooke on the ground.
Nastula wants to pass the guard but Cooke is keeping the position.
Cooke scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Cooke looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooke, not yet.
Cooke lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura but Nastula is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nastula is looking for a sweep. Cooke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Cooke has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nastula defend it? Cooke steps over the head and cranks it - Nastula is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cooke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Cooke!
A victorious Samuel Cooke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
AKF 26 | Durand vs. Bandichoo
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Bastard misses with a combination
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Cooke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Cooke avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Cooke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Cooke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bastard throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Bastard is rocked!
Bastard tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Cooke avoids them all with ease.
Bastard swings widly with a right hand
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bastard is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooke finish him?
Bastard clobbers Cooke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard misses with a right hand
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Cooke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bastard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Cooke is rocked!
Bastard seems to have recovered his senses.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Cooke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been told by Cooke's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cooke walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lazy Bastard!
Lazy Bastard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
AKF 17 | Blackmane vs. Turner
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Cooke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Xiang Pao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooke at a distance.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy body shot
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook
and Cooke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiang Pao lands a high kick!
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Cooke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cooke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Cooke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Xiang Pao lands a slapping body shot.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Cooke drops his hands momentarily and Xiang Pao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Cooke throws out a counter right but Xiang Pao avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao 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.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooke! But no joy.
Xiang Pao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cooke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooke! But no joy.
Xiang Pao is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cooke slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Cooke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
Cooke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xiang Pao to score with a decent uppercut.
Cooke slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.#T3#
Xiang Pao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiang Pao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao scores with the left hand. Cooke knows he should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooke slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
It seemed like Cooke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cooke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooke.
Xiang Pao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao connects with a looping right hand.
Cooke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cooke's hands.#T4#
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Cooke blocks a jab.
Cooke throws out a counter right but Xiang Pao avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao misses with a jab to the body
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cooke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Cooke throws out a counter right but Xiang Pao avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Xiang Pao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cooke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooke! But no joy.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Cooke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
Xiang Pao thumps Cooke with a low kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiang Pao misses with a kick to the body.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
It seemed like Cooke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Cooke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooke! But no joy.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao misses with a shot to the body
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cooke counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Xiang Pao is rocked!
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke counters with a straight right that drops Xiang Pao to the canvas! Will Xiang Pao beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Bickle misses its intended target.
Bickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke feints the counter takedown.
Bickle throws a good cross that connects.
Bickle lands with a shot to the body.
Bickle misses with a looping right.
Jab from Bickle.
Cooke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle lands with an uppercut that bounces Cooke off the cage and back into range.
Bickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke feints the counter takedown.
Bickle lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Cooke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Bickle.
Bickle lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Cooke with the counter takedown but Bickle avoids it easily.
Cooke slips under a jab from Bickle.
Bickle misses with a looping left.
Bickle misses the jab.
Bickle throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bickle misses the target.
Cooke feints the counter takedown.
Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Tom Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nice body punch from Bickle.
Bickle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cooke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cooke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Bickle connects with a single shot there.
Cooke moves out of range as Bickle strikes.
Bickle throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Cooke counters with a single leg into guard. Bickle didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Cooke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bickle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cooke has Bickle in his guard.#REVR##T3#
Bickle is looking to stand up but Cooke won't let him.
Cooke with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Bickle can't handle though.
Bickle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bickle wants to stand but Cooke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cooke throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bickle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cooke's guard.
Bickle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cooke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bickle is looking to escape.#T4#
Bickle keeping hold of Cooke's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Cooke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bickle sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cooke is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bickle to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bickle wants to stand up but Cooke is controlling him.
Bickle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cooke on the ground.
Bickle has control of Cooke's left arm, preventing Cooke from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Bickle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bickle misses the shot to the body.
Bickle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooke with the counter takedown but Bickle avoids it easily.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bickle.
Cooke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tom Bickle is winning the standup battle so far.
Bickle throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
And Cooke tries to counter it with a takedown but Bickle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
Bickle cracks Cooke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bickle misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bickle defends it well.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke. #T1#
Bickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cooke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bickle punishes Cooke's body with a nice straight punch.
Bickle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bickle takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Bickle swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Cooke counters with a shoot takedown. Bickle fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Cooke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bickle wants to get back to his feet but Cooke passes into half guard.
#T2#
Bickle is doing well to control the position and prevent Cooke from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Cooke wants to work for an arm triangle but Bickle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Samuel Cooke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bickle is looking for a sweep. Cooke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Cooke seems to be working for a kimura but Bickle defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cooke 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.
#T3##SUB2#
Cooke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bickle sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bickle pushes Cooke off but Cooke dives into side control.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cooke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cooke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bickle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cooke working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bickle is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bickle has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Bickle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bickle loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Bickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Bickle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bickle digs a good body shot into Cooke's ribs.
The fighters circling - Bickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Bickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bickle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cooke's hands.
Bickle fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooke with the counter takedown but Bickle avoids it easily.#T1#
Bickle misses with a hook.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Bickle misses its intended target.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Bickle.
Cooke with the counter takedown but Bickle avoids it easily.
Bickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bickle throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bickle.
Sloppy strikes from Bickle. Those never looked like landing.
Cooke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Bickle throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Bickle throws a big shot that misses.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bickle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Cooke with the counter takedown but Bickle avoids it easily.
Bickle misses with a looping right.
Bickle throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Bickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Bickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Cooke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bickle lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Bickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Bickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Bickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke with the counter takedown but Bickle avoids it easily.
Bickle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cooke's hands.
A slow jab from Bickle misses its intended target.
Samuel Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bickle misses with a looping left.
Bickle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bickle.
Bickle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bickle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
Bickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Bickle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Cooke is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cooke on the side of the head.
Cooke is still on wobbly legs! Can Bickle finish him?
Bickle jabs at Cooke's body.
Tom Bickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Bickle as he connects with a hook.
Bickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
And Cooke tries to counter it with a takedown but Bickle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Samuel Cooke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bickle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bickle throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bickle throws a good cross that connects.
Bickle throws a big shot that misses.
Cooke feints the counter takedown.
Tom Bickle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Bickle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bickle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Bickle! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Palpatine scores with a jab. Cooke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Palpatine connects with a body shot.
Palpatine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Palpatine wants to land a leg kick but Cooke is out of range.
Palpatine misses the jab.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke attempts a counter takedown but Palpatine avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick from Palpatine misses #TD#
and Cooke counters with a single leg into guard. Palpatine didn't expect that. #SUB#
Cooke has gone for a leg lock! Palpatine slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cooke's guard.#REVB#
Palpatine is looking to stand up but Cooke won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palpatine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cooke will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Cooke throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cooke tries to strike from the bottom.
Cooke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cooke tries to strike from the bottom.
Cooke scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Palpatine is pushing down on Cooke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cooke is fighting to maintain full guard but Palpatine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Palpatine wants to free his trapped foot but Cooke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cooke throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cooke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Palpatine content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Let's hope that Palpatine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cooke lands an upkick as Palpatine stands over him.
Cooke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Palpatine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Palpatine.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
Palpatine looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Palpatine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke tries to counter with a takedown but Palpatine is quick to defend against it.
Palpatine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Palpatine lands with a cross. #T3#
Palpatine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke slips under a jab from Palpatine.
Palpatine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cooke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palpatine misses with a body shot.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Palpatine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Palpatine swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sheev Palpatine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palpatine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Palpatine finds it's way through Cooke's defenses.
Palpatine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cooke if he has to take too many more of those.
#T4#
Palpatine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
Palpatine lands a body shot.
Palpatine throws a chopping leg kick but Cooke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palpatine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palpatine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palpatine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cooke is out of range and Palpatine settles back down.
Cooke attempts a counter takedown but Palpatine avoids it well and moves away.
Palpatine throws a big shot that misses.
Palpatine missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palpatine lands a nice shot that snaps Cooke's head back.
Palpatine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cooke has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palpatine. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sheev Palpatine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Palpatine sprawls and moves away.
Sheev Palpatine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palpatine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palpatine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cooke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palpatine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palpatine loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Palpatine with a nice calf kick.
Palpatine connects with a solid leg kick.
Palpatine with a nice calf kick.
Palpatine scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palpatine throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Palpatine.
That kick from Palpatine tenderised Cooke's leg. Cooke is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
A cross from Palpatine lands.
Cooke moves forwards but Palpatine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palpatine keeps Cooke at a distance using the push kick.
Palpatine is looking to land body kicks.
Palpatine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palpatine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palpatine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Palpatine misses the jab.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palpatine swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Cooke counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Cooke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Palpatine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cooke, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cooke will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Palpatine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cooke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cooke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Palpatine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cooke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Palpatine tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooke is retaining full guard.
Cooke throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3#
Palpatine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cooke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Palpatine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Palpatine throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cooke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Palpatine misses with a straight right.
Cooke attempts a counter takedown but Palpatine avoids it well and moves away.
Palpatine misses with a wild body shot.
Samuel Cooke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooke dodges the punch combination from Palpatine.
Cooke moves out of range as Palpatine strikes.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
Cooke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cooke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Palpatine misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke tries to counter with a takedown but Palpatine is quick to defend against it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Palpatine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sheev Palpatine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palpatine just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Palpatine takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Palpatine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Palpatine.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palpatine.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
Palpatine connects with a right hand. Cooke shakes it off.
Palpatine misses the shot to the body.
Palpatine loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
Palpatine misses with a low kick as Cooke jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sheev Palpatine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Palpatine cracks Cooke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Palpatine lands a lovely overhand right.
Palpatine misses with a body kick.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
Cooke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palpatine with the inside leg kick.
Palpatine connects with a jab.
Palpatine sizes up Cooke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palpatine is looking to slow Cooke down with leg kicks.
Palpatine throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cooke counters with a shoot takedown. Palpatine fights it but they end up in guard.
Palpatine scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palpatine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Palpatine throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cooke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Palpatine won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Cooke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Palpatine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cooke's guard! Nice work there by Palpatine!
Palpatine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooke is keeping the position for now.
Palpatine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Palpatine is continuing to stall.#T2#
Palpatine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Palpatine is taking a breather. Cooke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cooke won't allow Palpatine to pass to mount.
Cooke misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cooke throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Palpatine controlling the action here. #T3#
Cooke throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Palpatine controlling the action here.
Sheev Palpatine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cooke tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palpatine throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palpatine falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Cooke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Palpatine's guard.
Samuel Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheev Palpatine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cooke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cooke throws an elbow that misses. Palpatine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cooke's guard. Nice move by Palpatine!#REVB#
Cooke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Palpatine tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooke is retaining full guard.
Cooke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palpatine is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Cooke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cooke lands an upkick as Palpatine stands over him.
Palpatine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Cooke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palpatine defends it easily.
Palpatine stays in close to Cooke's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sheev Palpatine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palpatine 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheev Palpatine!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sheev Palpatine thanked Big Dog Gains 160Q $150 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2021 |
#R1#
La Bor tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Cooke counters with a shoot takedown. La Bor fights it but they end up in guard.
Cooke forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
La Bor throws some strikes from the bottom but Cooke isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! La Bor is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Cooke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Cooke!
An out of breath Samuel Cooke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DK Polaras Superfights 1
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Samuel Cooke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Professor Dickweed!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dickweed scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cooke (0) vs (2) Dickweed#SUB#
Cooke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dickweed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cooke is just riding it out for now. Dickweed eventually gives up the hold.
Dickweed uses his free foot to push down on Cooke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cooke. Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (0) vs (5) Dickweed
Cooke is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dickweed wants to control the pace but Cooke is squirming around nicely.
Dickweed with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Dickweed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cooke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dickweed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cooke is squirming around, avoiding Dickweed's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Dickweed controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
It looks like Dickweed might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Dickweed looking to secure an arm triangle but Cooke defends it well. #SUB2#
Dickweed swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cooke is now in Dickweed's guard. A big mistake from Dickweed there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (2) vs (5) Dickweed#SUB2#
Dickweed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cooke is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Cooke sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Dickweed doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Cooke paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Dickweed - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Professor Dickweed!
A victorious Professor Dickweed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Vertongen throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooke moves out of range of the leg kick from Vertongen.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Vertongen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cooke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vertongen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vertongen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cooke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Vertongen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vertongen with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vertongen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vertongen throwing strikes but missing.
Cooke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Cooke punching from the bottom.
Vertongen lands a couple of digs.
Cooke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vertongen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vertongen wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooke is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Cooke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vertongen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vertongen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Vertongen throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Cooke lands some strikes from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vertongen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cooke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vertongen working some strikes from top position.
Vertongen stands up over Cooke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vertongen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cooke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cooke wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vertongen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vertongen working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Cooke lands an upkick as Vertongen stands over him.
Vertongen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Vertongen from controlling successfully.
Vertongen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vertongen scoring with some ground and pound.
Vertongen working some strikes from top position.
Vertongen takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Cooke striking off his back but it's not causing Vertongen any problems. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke slips a jab from Vertongen.
Cooke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vertongen sprawls and moves away.
Vertongen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Vertongen works Cooke's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cooke enables Vertongen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cooke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vertongen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooke is retaining full guard.
Vertongen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vertongen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cooke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vertongen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vertongen is working Cooke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#Cooke is rocked!
Cooke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Oh Cooke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vertongen lands a couple of elbows.
Vertongen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vertongen stands up over Cooke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Vertongen.
Vertongen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Vertongen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cooke's guard.
Vertongen is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Vertongen chips away with some ground and pound.
Vertongen wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Cooke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vertongen trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Cooke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vertongen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vertongen landing with the ground and pound.
Cooke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vertongen lands a couple of elbows.
Cooke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Cooke throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cooke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vertongen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cooke tries to strike from the bottom.
Vertongen postures up and lands a big shot to Cooke's brow.
Vertongen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vertongen landing some decent shots from guard.
Vertongen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vertongen distracts Cooke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vertongen postures up and lands a big shot to Cooke's brow.
Cooke throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vertongen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cooke's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Toby Vertongen!
Toby Vertongen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Cooke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vertongen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vertongen is looking to slow Cooke down with leg kicks.
Cooke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vertongen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vertongen throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vertongen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vertongen thows a leg kick but Cooke checks it #TD#
and Cooke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Cooke is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vertongen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CEC 697
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draven thows a body kick. Cooke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Draven tries to clinch up but Cooke circles away and keeps his distance.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice cross by Draven.
Draven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Draven slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Draven. Those never looked like landing.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Draven looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Cooke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Draven won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Draven bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke blocks a head kick by Draven.
Draven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Draven misses with an attempted mid kick.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Cooke moves out of range easily.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1##CL2#
Draven clinches.
Draven with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Draven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cooke.
Cooke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Draven gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cooke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Draven pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draven throws a series of punches but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Draven sprawls and moves away.
Draven misses with a low kick.
Cooke attempts a counter takedown but Draven avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick from Draven lands but Cooke takes it in his stride.
Draven tries to clinch up but Cooke circles away and keeps his distance.
Draven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Draven tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooke is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Cooke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Draven misses with a body kick.
Draven throws a nice looking combination but Cooke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cooke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Draven sprawls and moves away.
Draven swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Draven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cooke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Draven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cooke is looking for a takedown.
Draven displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cooke up against the cage.
Cooke is working for takedown but Draven is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Draven slows down the pace here.
Draven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Cooke gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Draven regains guard.
Draven wants to get back to his feet but Cooke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Draven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cooke stops Draven from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Draven is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cooke won't allow Draven to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Cooke moves out of range easily.
Cooke attempts a counter takedown but Draven avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Draven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cooke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Draven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cooke looking for a takedown.
Cooke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on Draven - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cooke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Draven is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch.
Draven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Draven does no damage.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Draven throws a half hearted mid kick.
Draven throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
Draven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Draven lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cooke takes a step back to recover.
Draven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cooke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draven.
Cooke swats away the attempt to clinch by Draven.#T1#
Draven throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cooke's head.#CL2#
Draven moves into range and clinches up with Cooke.
Cooke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cooke being controlled against the cage.
Draven tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draven keeps Cooke at a distance using the push kick.
Draven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
Draven fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Draven misses with a straight right.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Draven bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Draven.
Draven misses with the combination.
Draven fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Draven drives through and clinches with Cooke against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Draven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cooke wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cooke being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Draven slows down the pace here.
Draven tries to land knees in the clinch but Cooke avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cooke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Draven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Draven misses.
A lazy body kick from Draven #TD#
and Cooke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cooke pushes down on Draven's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Draven is trying to stand up here but Cooke is controlling him well. #T4##SUB#
Cooke wants to work for an arm triangle but Draven is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Draven is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cooke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Draven sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cooke seems to be working for a kimura but Draven defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke stops Draven from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Draven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Draven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Draven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samuel Cooke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Draven throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cooke's head.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Draven is predictable there #TD#
and Cooke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Draven manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Draven has managed to clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Draven manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Draven.
Draven lands a front kick.
Draven lands a head kick!
Draven misses with a head kick.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Draven moves into the clinch successfully.
Eric Draven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Draven is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cooke looking for a takedown. #TD#
Cooke gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Draven tries to kick Cooke off but Cooke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Draven looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Cooke seems to be looking for submissions.
#ES2#
Draven has one foot on Cooke's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draven misses with the body kick#TD#
and Cooke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Draven won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Draven explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Draven closes the distance and clinches.
Cooke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Draven is pushing Cooke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cooke as Draven tries to tie him up. #T3#
Cooke is working for takedown but Draven is calmly controlling the position for now.
Draven looking to slow down the pace here.
Draven is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eric Draven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Draven sprawls and moves away.
Samuel Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draven looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Cooke counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Cooke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cooke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Draven wants to stand and escape but Cooke is having none of it. #SUB#
Cooke 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.
Draven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cooke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cooke postures up and lands a big shot to Draven's brow.
Draven wants to stand and escape but Cooke is having none of it. #SU#
Cooke stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Draven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Draven 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!
Eric Draven decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CEC: NEW ERA
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Valdez misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Cooke counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Cooke is working for an americana but Valdez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cooke was thinking about the submission.#SUB2#
Cooke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Valdez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Valdez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Valdez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke tries to strike from the bottom.
Cooke striking off his back but it's not causing Valdez any problems.
Cooke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cooke striking off his back but it's not causing Valdez any problems.
Cooke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Valdez slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cooke.
Cooke punching from the bottom.
Valdez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cooke striking from half guard on the bottom.
Cooke flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cooke punching from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cooke punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valdez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cooke.
Valdez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cooke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Valdez.#T3#
Valdez misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheers as Valdez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cooke doesn't seem phased though.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Valdez digs a good body shot into Cooke's ribs.
Good exchange - Valdez coming out on top.
Valdez throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Cooke slips a straight right by Valdez.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Valdez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valdez throws a solid leg kick but Cooke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valdez.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Cooke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cooke slips under a jab from Valdez.
And Cooke tries to counter it with a takedown but Valdez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valdez.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valdez defends it well.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Valdez throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez's corner calls for a 1-2. Valdez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valdez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cooke.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Cooke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Valdez scores with a jab to the head.
Valdez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Valdez connects with a body shot.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Cooke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Cooke is working for a kimura but Valdez is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cooke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valdez sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valdez is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Valdez is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooke.
#SUB2#
Valdez is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooke.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valdez is looking for a sweep. Cooke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valdez has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cooke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Valdez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cooke. #SUB2#
Valdez is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooke.
#T3##SUB2#
Cooke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cooke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valdez sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cooke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cooke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valdez is just riding it out for now. Cooke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Valdez is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooke.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Cooke moves out of range easily.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Valdez lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Cooke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Cooke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valdez defends it well.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez tries to bum rush Cooke with a series of wild strikes but Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valdez defends it well.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Samuel Cooke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Valdez.
Valdez lands a jab to the nose.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.#T2#
Valdez throws a nice head kick!
We've been told by Valdez's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valdez scores with a shot to the body.
Valdez throws a leg kick which misses Cooke's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooke tries to avoid it.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Valdez throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Cooke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!#SUB2#
Cooke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valdez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cooke, into his guard. #REVR#
Valdez won't allow Cooke to sweep him here. #T3#
Valdez is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Cooke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Valdez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cooke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cooke throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Valdez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Valdez scores with a jab. Cooke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke slips a jab from Valdez.
Valdez throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valdez 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Cooke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughes won't be happy with that.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Hughes's coaches at The Scrap Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cooke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hughes wants to control but Cooke postures up.#SUB2#
Cooke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hughes controlling the position well. #T1##SUB2#
Cooke wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hughes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hughes pulls Cooke in close to his closed guard and prevents Cooke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hughes trying to control the position.
Hughes controlling the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Cooke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hughes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hughes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooke has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke is striking from the bottom but Hughes uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hughes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cooke punching from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hughes connects with a nice short shot to Cooke's temple.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooke keeps working.
Hughes performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Cooke scores with a few weak punches.
Hughes blocks the strikes from Cooke.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cooke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hughes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hughes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cooke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cooke is not content to let Hughes control the position.#SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cooke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cooke missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4#
Cooke throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hughes winds up and cracks Cooke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hughes slips a nice elbow through Cooke's hands, connecting with Cooke's forehead.
Cooke is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cooke throws a strike from the bottom but Hughes passes into side control!
Hughes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cooke misses with a strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke regains half guard.
Hughes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hughes lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronson Hughes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hughes cracks Cooke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hughes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Good work by Cooke as he checks the leg kick.
Cooke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hughes works the jab nicely.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Cooke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hughes! #SUB2#
Cooke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hughes, who protects the arm well.
Hughes is trying to control Cooke's posture but Cooke avoids it. #T1#
Hughes tries to improve position but can't.
Hughes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Cooke is controlling well.
Hughes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hughes.
Cooke advances position into side control!
Cooke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughes wants to control but Cooke postures up.
Hughes is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hughes has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Hughes regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hughes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hughes can't keep his opponent in guard - Cooke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cooke to get the leverage.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Cooke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bronson Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Cooke is very close to passing his half guard.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Hughes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hughes.
Cooke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes wants to control but Cooke passes easily into half guard.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura here.
Hughes wants to control but Cooke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Cooke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hughes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cooke wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes has his hands clasped together around Cooke's back. He's all about the action.
Cooke passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cooke defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Samuel Cooke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Cooke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Hughes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cooke with the counter takedown but Hughes avoids it easily.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Cooke with the counter takedown but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cooke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hughes defends it well.
Hughes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Hughes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cooke to the mat! Cooke manages to get full guard.
Cooke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Hughes cracks Cooke with a solid left hand.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hughes trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Cooke trying to strike off his back.
Cooke scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Hughes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hughes stands up over Cooke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hughes connects with a couple of short punches.
Cooke wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes is in close to Cooke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cooke punching from the bottom - just letting Hughes know he's still in a fight. #T2#
Cooke tries to strike from the bottom.
Hughes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Cooke is rocked!#SUB#
Hughes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cooke dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cooke is still in real trouble! Can Hughes finish him?
Hughes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cooke seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Cooke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hughes dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cooke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.
Hughes throws a strike but Cooke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Hughes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hughes manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Hughes's guard.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes has control of Cooke's left arm, preventing Cooke from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Hughes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hughes manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Hughes's guard. #T4#
Hughes wants to improve his position but instead Cooke has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Cooke seems to be looking for submissions.
Hughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cooke is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hughes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronson Hughes!
Bronson Hughes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 114
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cooke tries to sprawl but Alopodis drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Cooke
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alopodis passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Cooke
Cooke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Cooke is defending well.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (0) Cooke
Alopodis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke tries to reverse the position but Alopodis maintains control.#SUB#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cooke manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alopodis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Cooke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but Cooke denies him. #SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cooke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alopodis's guard! Nice work there by Cooke! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (2) Cooke#SUB2#
Cooke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooke is one step ahead there. #T2#
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (2) Cooke
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cooke working for a triangle but Alopodis defends it easily.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Alopodis passes into half guard.
Alopodis is pressing down on Cooke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cooke is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Cooke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alopodis is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cooke wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
Alopodis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cooke is refusing to be controlled, as Alopodis sits in half guard.
Alopodis works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (13) vs (2) Cooke#SUB#
Alopodis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alopodis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cooke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alopodis uses his free foot to push down on Cooke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cooke. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (16) vs (2) Cooke#T5#
Cooke tries to reverse the position but Alopodis maintains control.
Alopodis looking to control but Cooke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cooke is holding on tight.
Cooke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis fails to advance to Cooke's back.
Alopodis wants to control the action but instead Cooke gets a body lock and reverses into Alopodis's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (16) vs (4) Cooke
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6#
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Cooke won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Cooke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #SUB2#
Cooke 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. #SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Alopodis working a defensive guard but Cooke manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (16) vs (7) Cooke#T7#
Alopodis tries to buck Cooke off but Cooke is having none of it.#SUB2#
Cooke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alopodis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Cooke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis manages to get to full guard.
Alopodis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cooke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (18) vs (7) Cooke#T8##SUB2#
Cooke has his foot on Alopodis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alopodis works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cooke has his feet on Alopodis's thighs here. He's pushed Alopodis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Alopodis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Cooke!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Cooke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Samuel Cooke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caldeira tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Caldeira moves into the clinch.
Caldeira prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Caldeira decides to pull guard.
Caldeira working a defensive guard here.
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.
Caldeira is looking to sweep but instead, Cooke has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard but Cooke has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (3) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Caldeira gets back to half guard.#T1#
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.
Caldeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cooke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (6) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Cooke swings around for an armbar but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cooke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (6) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira pushing down on Cooke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cooke is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but Cooke defending well. #SUB2#
Caldeira is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cooke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caldeira is trying to control. Cooke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caldeira pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Caldeira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cooke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caldeira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cooke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Caldeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cooke is just riding it out for now. Caldeira eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Caldeira controlling the action here.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but Cooke defending well.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cooke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5##SUB2#
Caldeira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooke keeps working. #SUB2#
Caldeira is working for a kimura but Cooke is defending it quite comfortably.
Caldeira wants to advance to full mount but Cooke doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T6#
Caldeira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cooke keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Caldeira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cooke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldeira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (8) vs (2) Caldeira#SUB2#
Caldeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caldeira wants to improve his position but instead Cooke has moved into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Cooke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Cooke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caldeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cooke wants to work for an arm triangle but Caldeira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cooke 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.
Caldeira is trying to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB#
Cooke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caldeira is looking to control Cooke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Cooke prevents Caldeira from improving his position.
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.
Caldeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (8) vs (4) Caldeira#T9##SUB#
Caldeira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caldeira trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Caldeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooke is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cooke is looking for a triangle here but Caldeira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (8) vs (7) Caldeira#SUB2#
Caldeira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Caldeira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cooke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T10##SUB2#
Caldeira tries for a kimura but Cooke is defending well.
Caldeira tries to advance to mount but can't.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Cooke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Caldeira just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Caldeira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cooke is looking to reverse the position.
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooke keeps working. #SUB2#
Caldeira swings around for an armbar but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Caldeira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (10) vs (7) Caldeira#SUB2#
Caldeira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Cooke passes Caldeira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cooke prevents Caldeira from improving his position.#SUB#
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort.
Caldeira manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Cooke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Caldeira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Caldeira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Caldeira! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cooke (10) vs (11) Caldeira#T13#
Caldeira tries to advance to mount but Cooke denies him. #SUB2#
Caldeira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cooke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cooke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cooke is working hard here to advance position.
Cooke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T14#
Cooke tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Cooke is a slippery customer.
Caldeira prevents Cooke from improving his position.
Cooke is refusing to be controlled, as Caldeira sits in half guard. #SUB#
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooke keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caldeira wins on points by 11 to 10.
Arturo Caldeira is the new lightweight champion!
Arturo Caldeira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Long Schlong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cooke gets tackled into the cage by Schlong. Schlong maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Cooke is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Schlong can't fight it off and eventually Cooke manages to take the fight to the floor. Schlong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlong (0) vs (2) Cooke
Schlong working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Schlong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cooke has picked Schlong up and slammed him! Schlong can't keep hold of the triangle and Cooke manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (0) vs (5) Cooke
Schlong can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Schlong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cooke is thwarting Schlong's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cooke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cooke's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schlong (4) vs (5) Cooke#SUB#
Schlong looking to break Cooke's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cooke remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Schlong will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB#
Schlong is looking for a choke. Cooke gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Cooke manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (4) vs (7) Cooke
Schlong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Schlong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schlong manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Schlong's guard. #SUB#
Schlong looking for a guillotine here but Cooke defends easily.
#T3##SUB#
Cooke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schlong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schlong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schlong is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (6) vs (7) Cooke
Schlong trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom. #T4#
Schlong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schlong wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving. #SUB#
Schlong drops back looking for a leg! Cooke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cooke manages to kick Schlong off! Schlong jumps back into Cooke's guard. #SUB#
Schlong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schlong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cooke keeping full guard, as Schlong tries to pass. #T5##SUB2#
Cooke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schlong wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving. #SUB#
Schlong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schlong advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (9) vs (7) Cooke#SUB#
Schlong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cooke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schlong's guard! Nice work there by Cooke! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (9) vs (9) Cooke
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schlong is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (11) vs (9) Cooke#T6#
Schlong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cooke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Schlong stacks Cooke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Schlong! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (14) vs (9) Cooke
A lull in the action here as Schlong stalls from top position.
Schlong is looking to take a break and control but Cooke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlong tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cooke's legs. #T7##SUB#
Schlong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schlong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Schlong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cooke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cooke trying to remain calm as Schlong controls from the top position.
Cooke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Schlong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cooke is just riding it out for now. Schlong eventually gives up the hold. #T8##SUB#
Schlong wants to work for an arm triangle but Cooke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cooke has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Schlong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Schlong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cooke is just riding it out for now. Schlong eventually gives up the hold.
Schlong is trying to control. Cooke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Schlong wants to free his trapped foot but Cooke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Schlong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cooke sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlong pulls his head out easily.
Schlong is trying to control. Cooke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Schlong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cooke sees it coming and defends easily.
Schlong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (17) vs (9) Cooke#T10#
Schlong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cooke is looking to escape. #SUB#
Schlong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cooke has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cooke! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (17) vs (11) Cooke#SUB#
Schlong looking for subs off his back but Cooke has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Schlong actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB2#
Schlong is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooke.
#SUB#
Schlong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12##SUB2#
Cooke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schlong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cooke. #SUB#
Schlong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Schlong looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cooke pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (17) vs (14) Cooke#T13#
Schlong wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Schlong (17) vs (17) Cooke
Schlong trying to control the hands but Cooke breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Schlong is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Schlong is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Cooke working for a choke but Schlong is defending well.
Schlong manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cooke's guard. Nice work there by Schlong.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (19) vs (17) Cooke#T14#
Schlong trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Schlong passes Cooke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schlong is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Schlong drops back looking for a leg! Cooke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cooke manages to kick Schlong off! Schlong jumps back into Cooke's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schlong takes the fight on points by 19 to 17.
Long Schlong spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Cooke sprawls well.
Cooke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hughes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cooke pinned against the cage. Cooke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cooke tries to counter with a clinch but Hughes shakes him off and moves away.
Hughes fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Cooke counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirus Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cooke has picked Hughes up - he's going for a ride! Cooke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Cooke
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooke pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hughes has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cooke escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cooke! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (5) Cooke#T1#
Hughes is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cooke's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Cooke! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hughes has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Cooke!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Cooke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Michael Aalto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aalto shoots for a takedown but Cooke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aalto darts in looking for a takedown but Cooke gets double underhooks and turns Aalto into the cage.
Michael Aalto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aalto darts in looking for a takedown but Cooke gets double underhooks and turns Aalto into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Aalto closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Cooke gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aalto regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aalto (0) vs (2) Cooke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto trying to control the position.
Aalto wants to control the position but Cooke says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke prevents Aalto from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cooke has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (0) vs (5) Cooke
Aalto is desperately trying to improve his position but Cooke has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Aalto tries to control Cooke's body but Cooke pushes him off. Aalto squirms to his side and now Cooke has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aalto (0) vs (8) Cooke#SUB2#
Aalto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cooke gets his way!
#SUB2#
Cooke is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aalto is defending well though. Cooke let's go of the attempt for now.#T2##SUB2#
Cooke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Cooke is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Aalto taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Cooke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Cooke!
An out of breath Samuel Cooke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 95 CORONA 2ND RD
Date: May 30, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Cooke!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ulatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Cooke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ulatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ulatov sets himself, and Cooke steps forward looking for the clinch! Ulatov avoids it this time.
Ulatov has a takedown stuffed.
Cooke tries to counter with a clinch but Ulatov shakes him off and moves away.
Ulatov has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Cooke counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cooke gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (0) vs (2) Cooke#SUB#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura but Ulatov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooke pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cooke 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.
#SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura but Ulatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cooke to get the leverage. #T2##SUB#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooke pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
Ulatov gets full guard.#SUB#
Ulatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cooke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Ulatov has an active guard here but Cooke has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Cooke wants to work for an arm triangle but Ulatov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Ulatov gets full guard.#SUB#
Ulatov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cooke escapes and throws Ulatov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (5) Cooke
Ulatov looking for a sweep but Cooke has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ulatov (0) vs (7) Cooke#T5#
Ulatov is looking to improve his position but Cooke isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ulatov is working hard here to advance position.#T6##SUB2#
Cooke working for a guillotine from mount but Ulatov is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Cooke goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ulatov turns into him and now he's in Cooke's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (7) Cooke
Ulatov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Cooke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Ulatov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Ulatov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cooke sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cooke sees it coming and defends easily.#T8#
Ulatov is just content to waste time from the top position. Cooke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Ulatov 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.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ulatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ulatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ulatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ulatov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9#
Ulatov stands and throws Cooke's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (5) vs (7) Cooke
Cooke regains half guard.#SUB#
Ulatov looking for a submission but Cooke manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Cooke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ulatov passes Cooke's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ulatov is working for an americana but Cooke has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ulatov was thinking about the submission.#SUB2#
Ulatov lying in Cooke's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Cooke decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ulatov taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 90 CORONA CARD
Date: May 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1668 p4p, 200 weight class) and Samuel Cooke (ranked 1520 p4p, 181 weight class). Qasi's entrance music is For Whom The Bell Tolls. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cooke's choice of entrance music: Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Qasi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (0) Cooke
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Qasi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (0) Cooke
Cooke is looking to improve his position but Qasi isn't that keen on the idea.
Qasi trying to control but Cooke is having none of it.
Qasi goes for an armbar but Cooke turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cooke. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (5) vs (2) Cooke
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Qasi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cooke has Qasi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (7) vs (2) Cooke
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Qasi forces his way into half guard.
Qasi not doing much here.
Qasi is just content to waste time from the top position. Cooke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi stands and throws Cooke's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (10) vs (2) Cooke
Qasi wants to take a breather but Cooke manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Qasi.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Cooke is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is posturing up here but Cooke has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Qasi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Qasi has to tap! Slick submission there by Cooke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Cooke!
A victorious Samuel Cooke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 88
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Samuel Cooke (ranked 1502 p4p, 180 weight class) and Ray Malenko (ranked 1320 p4p, 162 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cooke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. Malenko has chosen Skrr computers as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Cooke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ray Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Malenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malenko pulls Cooke into guard.
Cooke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malenko has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (0) vs (2) Malenko
Malenko trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Malenko drops back looking for a leg! Cooke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cooke manages to kick Malenko off! Malenko jumps back into Cooke's guard.
Malenko wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko passes into half guard.
Malenko is looking to stall here but Cooke recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Malenko passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Malenko trying to work for an americana but Cooke has managed to regain full guard.
Malenko wants to pass the guard but Cooke is keeping the position.
Malenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
My spies in Clark's Champion's inform me that Malenko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cooke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malenko defends it easily.
Malenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cooke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malenko has managed to get both his arms back between Cooke's legs - danger averted.
Cooke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko passes Cooke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Malenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooke keeps working.
Malenko is looking for a kimura here.
Malenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cooke looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is controlling the pace.
Malenko is working for an americana but Cooke has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Malenko was thinking about the submission.
Cooke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Malenko trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Malenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Malenko trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Malenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cooke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malenko stands and throws Cooke's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (0) vs (5) Malenko
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Malenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cooke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Malenko but great work by Cooke. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cooke (4) vs (5) Malenko
Malenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cooke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cooke gets to mount! Malenko was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cooke (6) vs (5) Malenko
Malenko tries to hold on but Cooke postures up.
Malenko is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cooke is staying active.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is trying to reverse the position but instead Cooke has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Cooke (9) vs (5) Malenko
Malenko turns into Cooke and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (9) vs (7) Malenko
Malenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malenko 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.
Cooke has his foot on Malenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Malenko pushing down on Cooke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malenko wants to take a breather but Cooke is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malenko wants to free his trapped foot but Cooke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malenko 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.
Cooke actively working from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is taking a breather. Cooke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Malenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cooke is just riding it out for now. Malenko eventually gives up the hold.
Cooke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is looking for a kimura here.
Cooke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Malenko is pushing down on Cooke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cooke is fighting to maintain full guard but Malenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Malenko is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Cooke to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Malenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (9) vs (10) Malenko
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Malenko swings around for an armbar but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Malenko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (11) vs (10) Malenko
Malenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cooke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cooke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cooke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malenko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cooke escapes and throws Malenko's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (14) vs (10) Malenko
Malenko is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Cooke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malenko holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cooke is trying to get an arm triangle but Malenko is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Malenko tries to bench press Cooke off him but Cooke keeps the position.
Malenko trying to control but Cooke flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cooke (17) vs (10) Malenko
Cooke keeps control of the position as Malenko tries to break free.
Malenko is looking to control the hands but Cooke breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Cooke!
A very excited looking Samuel Cooke 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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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Samuel Cooke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Nusrat Baigan!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Baigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baigan.
Baigan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baigan jumps guard but Cooke stands there with Baigan around his waist. Baigan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cooke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baigan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cooke wants to take the fight to the mat but Baigan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cooke lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cooke (2) vs (0) Baigan
Cooke preventing the sweep.
Baigan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Baigan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baigan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cooke has Baigan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (2) vs (2) Baigan
Cooke has his foot on Baigan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baigan works his way back into a safe position though.
Cooke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baigan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cooke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baigan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baigan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Baigan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (2) vs (5) Baigan
Baigan controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is looking for a sweep.
Baigan staying calm.
Cooke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Baigan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cooke (2) vs (7) Baigan
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baigan content just to control the position here.
Cooke is trying desperately to improve position.
Baigan is looking to take Cooke's back but instead Cooke gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Baigan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baigan pulls his head out easily.
Cooke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in AREA 51 GROUND inform me that Baigan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baigan in particular looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Baigan is looking to advance position but Cooke won't allow it.
Cooke has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Baigan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Baigan! Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (2) vs (10) Baigan
Baigan works to advance to full mount. Cooke defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cooke (2) vs (12) Baigan
Baigan content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cooke is trying to escape the mount but Baigan keeps good control and instead manages to take Cooke's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cooke (2) vs (15) Baigan
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is really stuck here.
Baigan controls the action.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cooke rolls, trying to escape but Baigan keeps control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Baigan controlling the positon.
Baigan is hanging on to Cooke's back as he tries to escape.
Cooke is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cooke tries to break free.
Baigan biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Baigan is hanging on to Cooke's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baigan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Baigan is hanging on to Cooke's back as he tries to escape.
Baigan is trying to stick to Cooke's back but Cooke is turning into Baigan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Baigan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cooke. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (4) vs (15) Baigan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baigan keeping full guard, as Cooke tries to pass.
Baigan is controlling Cooke's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baigan wins on points by 15 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Samuel Cooke (ranked 1385 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Li Chai (ranked 7952 p4p, 281 weight class). Cooke's entrance music is Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. A fine choice. Samuel Cooke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Samuel Cooke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Cooke has managed to clinch.
Cooke turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cooke (4) vs (0) Chai
Cooke tries for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cooke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Cooke keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai isn't going anywhere.
Cooke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cooke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cooke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cooke in the domination position with Chai hanging on.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Cooke keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cooke has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chai defend it? Cooke steps over the head and cranks it - Chai is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cooke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Cooke!
An out of breath Samuel Cooke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WKBC: Johnson VS Diego
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Cooke slips a jab from Kueller.
Kueller jabs at Cooke's body.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Kueller saw that one coming.
Kueller misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooke misses with a lunging right hand
and Kueller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooke misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kueller misses with a looping left.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kueller closes the distance and clinches.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooke landing knees to the body.
Cooke lands an elbow that stopped Kueller in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kueller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooke connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Kueller has Cooke pressed against the ropes, preventing Cooke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cooke throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cooke tries to keep at a distance but Kueller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kueller avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooke.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooke.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
Cooke throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kueller.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cooke missing with knees to the body.
Cooke misses with some punches.
#BC#
Kueller manages to break the clinch.
Kueller lands a head kick. Cooke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kueller punishes Cooke's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kueller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooke.
Kueller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
Kueller has Cooke up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cooke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kueller.
Kueller just leaning against Cooke, taking a breather.
Cooke creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kueller managing to block the knees to the body from Cooke.
Cooke missing with knees to the body.
Kueller dodges an elbow strike from Cooke.
Cooke misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Cooke tries to keep at a distance but Kueller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooke lands an elbow inside that Kueller shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kueller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cooke keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kueller throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kueller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke throws out a counter right but Kueller avoids it with no problem.
Kueller slips a straight right by Cooke.
A little feinted left hand from Kueller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kueller blocks the body kick.
Benjamin Kueller is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kueller counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke scores with a leg kick.
Cooke wants to clinch up but Kueller keeps it at a distance.
Cooke throws a front kick aimed at Kueller's knee but Kueller avoids it well.
A jab from Cooke misses.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kueller manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke connects with a nice looking jab.
Cooke is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cooke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kueller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
Kueller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Cooke lands a nice looking body kick.
Cooke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kueller checks it well. #T1#
Kueller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD#
Cooke walks into a big right hand from Kueller and goes down! The referee sends Kueller to a neutral corner as Cooke gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC#
Cooke is rocked!
A jab from Kueller misses.
Cooke is still on wobbly legs! Can Kueller finish him?
Kueller circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Cooke tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kueller wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Kueller!
After winning the bout, Benjamin Kueller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
WKBC: Turturro VS Rumble
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Cooke lands a front kick.
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cooke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Cooke tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Cooke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooke lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cooke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooke.
Cooke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson is looking to control Cooke's arms but Cooke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anderson has his back to the ropes.
Cooke lands a left hand.
#T1#
Cooke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooke fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Cooke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cooke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooke connects with the punch.
Cooke checks a leg kick.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
It seemed like Cooke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cooke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Anderson misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cooke is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooke.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
Cooke jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Cooke counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cooke throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cooke on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Cooke.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Cooke clinches with his opponent.
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooke lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Cooke.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Cooke manages to break the clinch.
Cooke connects with a single shot there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cooke. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Cooke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke is looking to clinch.
Anderson misses with a looping left.#CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Cooke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Cooke misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cooke has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Cooke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Anderson is pushing Cooke up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooke.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Cooke.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooke.#T2#
Cooke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cooke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooke tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Cooke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooke has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Cooke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cooke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Cooke can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Cooke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cooke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cooke misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderson avoiding damage as Cooke throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cooke has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
#BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cooke has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Cooke is rocked!
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cooke walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brownie Anderson!
In his post fight interview, Brownie Anderson gave a big smile as he said 'I am the fookin greatest ya hear! I want that fookin belt!'.
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Event:
Bushido K1: 3
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Cooke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Laxx , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Laxx misses with a left hand
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke jabs at Laxx 's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Cooke.
Good exchange - Laxx coming out on top.
Laxx wants to clinch
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Laxx misses the target.
Cooke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samuel Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke misses with a shot to the body
and Laxx cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laxx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laxx throws a nice looking combination but Cooke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cooke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Cooke scores with a leg kick.
Laxx misses with a double jab.
Cooke lands with a good body shot.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Laxx sees coming a mile off.
Laxx swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laxx takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laxx on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laxx throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Laxx . Those never looked like landing.
Cooke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laxx if he has to take too many more of those.
Laxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Laxx throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Laxx manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laxx throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cooke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laxx checks it well.
Cooke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Cooke.
A big left from Laxx misses.
Cooke tries to clinch but Laxx is having none of it.
Laxx takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Cooke misses.
It looked like Laxx was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cooke cracks the inside of Laxx 's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that round.
That's time! Laxx 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Laxx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laxx throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Cooke misses.
Cooke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cooke misses with a two punch combination.
Laxx loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke pushes Laxx away with a front kick.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Cooke.
No joy there for Laxx , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxx takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cooke defending well as Laxx loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Cooke blocks a leg kick.
Laxx throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyga Laxx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Laxx is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cooke as he connects with a hook.
Cooke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laxx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Laxx .
Laxx on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD#
Laxx staggers Cooke with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Cooke looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Samuel Cooke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke throws a leg kick that misses.
Laxx tries to counter by clinching up but Cooke breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Cooke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laxx , pushing him back against the ropes.#T2#
Laxx digs a right hand underneath Cooke's ribcage. Cooke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laxx swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laxx tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooke's elbow.
Laxx misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Laxx on the inside.
Cooke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laxx backwards.
Cooke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laxx fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laxx .
Cooke misses with a knee to the head.
Cooke misses with a knee to the head.
Cooke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laxx has him pressed against the ropes.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laxx is defending well for now.
Laxx fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cooke misses with a knee to the head.
Laxx takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laxx struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
Cooke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laxx 's face.
Cooke blocking some punches.
Cooke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laxx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyga Laxx will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cooke duly obliges. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cooke misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cooke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooke misses with a knee strike.
Laxx working aggressively here.
Laxx tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laxx misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC2#
Cooke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxx looks to clinch
and Cooke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laxx looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Cooke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laxx with a body shot.
Laxx throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Laxx takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Laxx moves out of range as Cooke strikes.
Cooke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laxx misses with a left hand
and Laxx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Laxx throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Cooke throws a fast counter high kick but Laxx manages to duck under it in time.
Cooke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laxx counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Laxx rushes Cooke and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Laxx prevents a body shot from Cooke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laxx .
Laxx scores with a hook to the body.
Cooke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laxx tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laxx swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laxx swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Laxx fails to land.
Laxx misses with a punch to the body.
Laxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooke takes a shot to the head.
Laxx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooke wants to break free but Laxx has control.
Cooke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooke blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laxx .
Cooke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laxx avoids it.
Cooke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Laxx tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooke lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laxx tries a body shot but Cooke blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cooke.
Cooke tries to throw a body punch but Laxx avoids it by throwing Cooke back against the ropes.
Laxx misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Cooke.
Laxx lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Cooke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cooke 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
TR12: FW GP ROUND 1
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Cooke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Cooke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cooke tries to pass to full mount but Tiger defends it.
Cooke is trying to control. Tiger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tiger is looking for a sweep. Cooke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tiger is looking to control Cooke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tiger avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Cooke seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tiger has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Cooke. Oh but Tiger has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cooke goes limp - he's gone! Tiger jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Great Tiger!
During a confident post fight interview, Great Tiger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TR8: BOAGRIUS VS. DELSARTE
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tepes slaps away a takedown attempt from Cooke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cooke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tepes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tepes misses with an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tepes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tepes dips to his left and cracks Cooke with an uppercut!
Cooke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tepes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bruno Tepes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes is looking to chop away at Cooke's legs.
Tepes misses with a low kick as Cooke jumps back.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
Tepes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooke takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Tepes throws a body kick that misses.
Tepes throws a body kick that misses
and Cooke counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes misses with a leg kick.
Cooke slips a jab and a cross from Tepes.
Tepes tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Cooke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Tepes keeps moving.
Tepes has Cooke pulled in close to control his posture.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Tepes keeps moving.
Cooke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tepes's guard. #T2#
Cooke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tepes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tepes is looking for a sweep. Cooke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tepes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tepes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cooke controls the pace.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepes is retaining full guard.
Cooke landing some decent shots from guard.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cooke throws a big elbow that misses.
Tepes controlling Cooke's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cooke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tepes keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Tepes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cooke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tepes is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bruno Tepes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Cooke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes.
Tepes misses with an uppercut.
Cooke scores with a nice strike.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Cooke takes one on the button.
Tepes moves out of range of the leg kick from Cooke.
Cooke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tepes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cooke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Tepes misses.
Cooke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tepes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cooke misses with a hook. Tepes ducked under it nicely.
Tepes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crunch! Tepes slams his shin into Cooke's torso.
Tepes throws a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Tepes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Tepes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cooke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Tepes.
Tepes connects with a body shot that sends Cooke's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut there from Tepes.
Cooke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tepes swivels and escapes.
Cooke moves out of range as Tepes strikes.
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes throws the kick towards the body but Cooke avoids it.
Cooke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tepes misses with a hook.
Tepes throws a wild body kick that Cooke sees coming a mile off.
As Tepes backs away, Cooke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tepes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tepes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooke is able to avoid easily.
Cooke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Tepes connects with a solid leg kick.
Tepes lands with a shot to the body.
Cooke is looking to clinch.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes.
A good leg kick by Tepes.
Tepes misses with a body shot.
Tepes throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Tepes.
Cooke moves out of range of the body kick.
Tepes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooke is looking to clinch but Tepes is avoiding it.
Cooke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes.
The crowd cheers as Tepes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cooke doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes. That's going to slow Cooke down.
Tepes lands a nice looking body shot.
Cooke misses with a low kick as Tepes jumps back.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Cooke moved away.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooke.
Cooke goes for a double leg but Tepes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Tepes continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Tepes finds it's way through Cooke's defenses.
Tepes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tepes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tepes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tepes's calf.
Cooke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tepes throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Tepes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cooke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tepes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Tepes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Cooke as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Cooke.
Tepes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donk. Tepes catches Cooke right on the button with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cooke lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tepes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tepes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cooke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes.
Tepes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cooke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooke tried to counter with a leg kick but Tepes avoided it.
Tepes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tepes misses with a hook.
Tepes lands the left hand.
A leg kick checked by Cooke.
Tepes delivers a nice body kick.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes.
Tepes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooke throws out the jab.
Bruno Tepes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Cooke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooke moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes is just out of range.
Tepes throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Tepes misses the shot to the body.
Cooke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tepes misses with a head kick.
Tepes connects with the punch.
Tepes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Tepes.
Tepes slips a jab from Cooke.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cooke, right into the meat.
Cooke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD#
Cooke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cooke showed some decent athleticism there.
Cooke is looking to take a break and control but Tepes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Tepes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tepes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tepes scores with a leg kick.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Tepes.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Tepes throws a body kick that misses.
Cooke checks a leg kick.
Cooke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cooke thumps Tepes with a low kick.
Tepes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cooke. That did some damage!
Cooke tries to move into range but Tepes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes tries to land a front kick but Cooke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cooke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes connects with the punch.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Tepes checks it. #T1#
Tepes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Tepes.
Tepes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooke.
Cooke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cooke lands the left hand.
Tepes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cooke scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooke's sensitive parts.
Cooke defending well as Tepes loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke slips under a jab from Tepes.
Cooke ducks right into an uppercut from Tepes.
Cooke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes avoids the head kick by Cooke.
#T2#
A big left from Tepes misses.
Cooke pushes Tepes away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Cooke misses with a looping left.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tepes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Tepes tries to keep at a distance but Cooke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tepes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tepes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooke lands an elbow just above Tepes 's eye.
Tepes misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Cooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooke.
Tepes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
A right hand to the body from Tepes.
Tepes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tepes's defenses.
Tepes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Cooke.
Cooke tries a body shot but Tepes blocks it.
Samuel Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
Cooke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooke.
Cooke misses with a knee to the head.
Tepes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tepes pushes Cooke back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruno Tepes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
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!
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Cooke avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the ropes.
Cooke can't get the takedown.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
Cooke misses with a knee to the head.
Tepes misses with the head strike.
Tepes blocking some punches.
Tepes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes tries a body shot but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tepes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tepes looks to land a combination but Cooke avoids it well.
Tepes misses with a looping left.
Cooke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruno Tepes.
I've got Tepes 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Tepes!
A victorious Bruno Tepes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
BCS 14
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Cooke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cain throws a nice looking combination but Cooke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cooke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cain's calf.
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke scoring well with a low kick there.
Cain throws an off balance right hand
and Cooke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cain lands a leg kick that knocks Cooke off balance momentarily.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Cooke tries a quick counter leg kick but Cain is wise to it.
Cain looks to land a left hand but Cooke moved out of range nicely.
Cain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cooke.
Cain misses with the body kick
and Cooke makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cain really felt that one!#T1#
Cain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cain.
Cain misses with a leg kick
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Cooke forces Cain back against the cage and clinches.
Cooke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cooke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cooke digs a right hand underneath Cain's ribcage. Cain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Cooke.
Cooke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
Cooke prevents Cain from breaking the clinch.
Cooke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Cooke.#BC#
Cain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke blocks the body kick.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cain.
Cooke lands a nice hook to Cain's body. Cain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cooke throws a leg kick
and Cain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cain scores with a nice head shot.
Cain avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Cain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Cooke pushes Cain up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Cooke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cain blocking some punches.
Cooke tries a body shot but Cain blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooke.
Cooke tries to work over Cain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Cain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cain misses with a left hand
and Cooke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooke takes one on the button.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Cain misses with a left hand
and Cooke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Cain throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#
Cooke is rocked!
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cain.
Cooke is still on wobbly legs! Can Cain finish him?
Cooke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cooke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cain. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cooke seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Cain sees coming a mile off.
Cooke tries for a takedown but Cain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cain takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Cain lands with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Cooke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Cain.
Cooke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cain throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cooke moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cain takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD2#
Cooke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cain was covering up waiting for the punch and Cooke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cooke is looking to work some ground and pound but Cain has wrist control.
Cooke trying to move into half guard but instead Cain has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Cain won't allow Cooke to sweep him here.
Cain postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cooke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cain uses it to pass to side control.
Cooke can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Cooke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cain off and has taken his back!
Cooke wants to control but Cain is keeping busy.
Cooke missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Cooke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cain looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cooke.
#SUB2#
Cooke is persistently looking for the submission but Cain is defending it well.
Cooke misses with a punch to the head. #T2#
Cooke is controlling the position but Cain somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cooke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cain defending well though.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Cain is defending well.
Cooke stalling. #SUB2#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura but Cain is defending well.
#T3#
Cain wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cain keeping hold of Cooke's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cain lands a head shot.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cain blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Cain.
Cain thows a leg kick but Cooke checks it
and Cooke counters with a nice leg kick.
Cooke thows a body kick. Cain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A punch combination from Cain misses.
Cain thows a leg kick but Cooke checks it
and Cooke counters with a leg kick.
Cooke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Cooke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke throws a leg kick which misses Cain's front leg but catches the back leg as Cain tries to avoid it.
Cain slips under a jab.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cain as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cooke.
A punch combination from Cain misses.
Cain swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke throws a big counter head kick but Cain avoids it with no problem.
Cain throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cooke moves in looking to clinch but Cain pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cooke is defended easily by Cain.
Cooke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Cooke is predictable there
and Cain counters with a one-two to the body.
Cain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Cain throws a leg kick which misses Cooke's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooke tries to avoid it. #T1#
Cain swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cain.
Cooke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Cain misses.
David Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooke.
Some bone on bone action there as Cain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cain!
Nice jab there from Cain.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
Cain scores with a decent looking hook.
Cooke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cain.
Cooke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Cooke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cooke.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Cooke is looking to advance position but Cain has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Samuel Cooke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cooke tries to hold on but Cain pushes him away.
David Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooke is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Cooke keeps trying to improve his position.
Cain looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Cooke is looking to get to half guard.
Cooke regains half guard.
Cooke gets back to full guard.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cooke looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooke, not yet.
Cooke working a defensive guard here.
Cain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cooke's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Cain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cooke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Cooke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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BCS 11
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Gai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Gai misses.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Gai.
Cooke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gai is looking to land body kicks.
Gai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gai misses with a body kick.
Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Gai's shoulder, as Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Gai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cooke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gai's sensitive parts.
Gai misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooke fails with a takedown attempt.
Gai throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side.
Cooke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cooke goes for a double leg but Gai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gai continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooke slips a straight right by Gai.
Cooke tries to land a front kick but Gai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gai keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Gai.
Cooke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gai misses with an uppercut.
Gai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cooke has time to react.
Gai misses with a kick to the body.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nomor Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Gai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gai checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Gai misses the target.
Nice shot by Gai.
Gai keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Cooke has Gai up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Cooke.
Cooke tries to land knees in the clinch but Gai avoids the damage to the body.
Cooke takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Cooke has been cut.
Cooke blocking some punches.
Cooke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cooke is breathing heavily.
Cooke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gai.
Cooke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gai lands with a right to the head.
Cooke gets through Gai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cooke blocks a body shot from Gai.
Cooke lands a right hand. #T3#
Gai blocking some punches.
Gai pushes Cooke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Gai controls the action.
Gai misses with an elbow over the top.
Gai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gai is leaning against Cooke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cooke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooke's elbow.
Cooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gai.
Gai throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gai.
Cooke misses with a knee strike.
Gai tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the head but Gai blocks with his arms.
Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Gai as the two fighters clinch.
Gai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gai's elbow.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Gai controls the action.
Gai trying to land knees to the body.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Gai controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
Gai pushes Cooke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Gai breaks the clinch.
Gai tries a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Cooke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gai. Gai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooke misses the body punch
and Gai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cooke thinking.
Gai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gai tries a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Cooke throws a hook but Gai blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomor Gai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Cooke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gai throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Cooke lands with a shot to the body.
Cooke scores with a nice head shot.
Gai misses with a body kick.
As Gai tries to get set, Cooke tries to push him back and clinch up but Gai manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch combination from Cooke misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cooke.
Gai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke digs a good hook to Gai's body.
Cooke misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cooke has managed to clinch.
Cooke tries a knee to the head but Gai blocks it.
Gai lands an uppercut.
Cooke throws a head punch that misses.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Gai controls the action.
#BC2#
Gai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Gai walks into a straight right hand from Cooke.#TD#
Gai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cooke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cooke looking to pass the guard.
Gai seems keen to control Cooke's posture.
Gai keeping full guard, as Cooke tries to pass. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cooke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gai keeping full guard, as Cooke tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cooke. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Gai throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gai checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3#
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gai.
Nomor Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooke slips a straight right by Gai.
Gai misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gai.
Gai looks to land a combination. Cooke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A leg kick checked by Gai.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gai's calf.
Gai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.
Cooke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gai throws out the jab.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body
and Gai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gai scores with a jab.
Cooke defending well as Gai loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cooke.
Gai throws a fast counter high kick but Cooke manages to duck under it in time.
Cooke tries a low kick but Gai avoids it.
Gai is looking for the big counter here.
Gai throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side.
Gai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cooke is out of range and Gai settles back down.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gai.
Cooke connects with the punch.
Gai needs to keep his hands up - Cooke had a free shot at his head there.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Cooke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gai throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Gai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cooke counters with a good, hard body kick but Gai shrugs it off.
Cooke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gai is looking to slow Cooke down with leg kicks.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Cooke misses.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gai.
Gai throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Gai throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Cooke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gai stuffs the takedown.
Gai tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooke misses with a low kick as Gai jumps back.#T1#
Gai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cooke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cooke scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Cooke feints and as Gai raises his hands in defense, Cooke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Cooke has gone for a leg lock! Gai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cooke's guard.#REVB#
Gai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gai preventing the sweep.
Cooke is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB#
Gai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gai preventing the sweep.
Cooke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cooke wants to sweep but no luck.
Gai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cooke looking to control but Gai passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Cooke looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Cooke is trying to control but Gai manages to pass to mount!
Cooke is trying desperately to improve position.
Cooke regains half guard.
Cooke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cooke.#T4#
Gai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gai wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Gai won't allow Cooke to sweep him here.
Gai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke is looking to clinch but Gai is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nomor Gai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nomor Gai!
Post fight, Nomor Gai stared into the camera and said 'Next Fight Gap Turner Please, Respect Him As A Fighter. But He Need A Challenge And Im The Man For Him, He On 4 Fight Win Streak And Close To A Title Shot. Take On Former World Champ Me Vs You 5 Round Main Event '.
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Event:
BCS 9
Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samuel Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tektas shoots in looking for a takedown but Cooke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tektas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tektas throws a series of punches but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
Cooke motions for Tektas to come forward. Cooke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tektas misses with a shot to the body
and Cooke counters with an inside leg kick.
Tektas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tektas misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Tektas dives in and grabs Cooke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cooke pushes down on Tektas's head and hops out.#TD2#
Tektas drives through with a takedown into Cooke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tektas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Cooke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tektas throwing strikes but missing.
Cooke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tektas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tektas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tektas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cooke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tektas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cooke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tektas keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cooke is really struggling to control Tektas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tektas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tektas looking for a sweep. Not yet Tektas, not yet.
Tektas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cooke manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cooke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Tektas won't allow Cooke to sweep him here.
Tektas wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Cooke wants to sweep here but Tektas controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooke is working hard here to advance position.
Tektas looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tektas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke scores with the left hand. Tektas knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Cooke lands a nice hook to Tektas's body. Tektas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tektas misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tektas.
Cooke throws a solid leg kick but Tektas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooke.
Cooke fakes the leg kick and cracks Tektas in the body.
Tektas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Tektas's shoulder, as Tektas tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samuel Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Tektas.
Tektas cracks Cooke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tektas manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tektas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tektas tries to move into range but Cooke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.
Tektas misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Tektas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tektas tries a quick counter leg kick but Cooke is wise to it.
Cooke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cooke pushes Tektas away with a front kick.
Cooke tries to land a body kick
and Tektas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tektas misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cooke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tektas is out of range and Cooke settles back down. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Cooke.
Cooke is looking to clinch.
Tektas feints and then cracks Cooke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooke down.
Cooke jabs at Tektas's body.
Cooke is looking to slow Tektas down with leg kicks.
Cooke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cooke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
Tektas ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Tektas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cooke defends it well.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Cooke.
Tektas throws a series of punches but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
Cooke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke throws a leg kick that misses.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.
Cooke throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Tektas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tektas. #SUB#
Cooke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tektas defends well.
Cooke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cooke wants to sweep here but Tektas controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cooke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tektas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tektas controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Cooke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tektas won't allow Cooke to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tektas content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tektas closes the distance and clinches up with Cooke, looking for a takedown. Tektas pushes Cooke against the cage but Cooke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cooke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tektas manages to circle out of the way.
Tektas shoots in for a takedown but Cooke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Samuel Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Tektas.
Cooke wants to land a leg kick but Tektas is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cooke. Tektas shrugs it off though.
Tektas throws a big shot that misses.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke looks to land a body kick but Tektas moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tektas.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Tektas.
Tektas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Tektas.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Tektas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke is looking to wear down Tektas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas misses with a takedown
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Tektas misses its intended target.
As Tektas backs away, Cooke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
A jab from Tektas misses.
Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke throws a solid leg kick but Tektas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooke.
Cooke doesn't manage to clinch there - Tektas circles away.
Cooke thuds his right hand into Tektas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Samuel Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cooke wants it to stay on the feet.
Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Tektas moves his leg out of the way.
Tektas with the counter takedown but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tektas throws out the jab.
Tektas loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke scores with a kick to the body.
Tektas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cooke.
Cooke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Tektas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Samuel Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Tektas.
Tektas misses with a body shot.
Cooke cracks Tektas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cooke scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke takes one on the button.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooke lands the left hand.
A cross from Cooke lands.
Tektas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tektas will feel that in the morning.
Tektas darts in looking for a takedown but Cooke gets double underhooks and turns Tektas into the cage. #T3#
Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke jabs Tektas right on the nose. Tektas blinks but takes it well.
Cooke lands a nice hook to Tektas's body. Tektas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Samuel Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tektas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cooke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tektas misses with a body shot.
Demetrius Tektas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tektas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooke tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Tektas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cooke is staying active underneath Tektas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cooke works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Tektas is in close to Cooke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tektas throwing strikes but missing.
Tektas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cooke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tektas is one step ahead there.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tektas wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Tektas looking to pass the guard.
Cooke is trying to control the position but Tektas postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samuel Cooke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Cooke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Demetrius Tektas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.
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Event:
BCS 6
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Cooke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Cooke counters with a nice body kick.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
Cooke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox looks to land a combination. Cooke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.#TD#
Cooke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Knox gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooke's guard. #REVB#
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Cooke.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooke is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Knox keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Knox is controlling Cooke's posture.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox has Cooke pulled in close to control his posture.
Cooke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Knox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooke is one step ahead there. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Cooke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Cooke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knox did well to prevent Cooke getting side control.#T4#
Cooke is trying to control. Knox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Cooke trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Knox keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Knox trying to hold on to Cooke's head to control him but Cooke postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Cooke throws a big counter combination but Knox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cooke blocks a jab.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cooke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Cooke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knox to the mat! Knox manages to get full guard.
Cooke won't allow Knox to sweep him here. #T1#
Knox keeping full guard, as Cooke tries to pass.
Knox is looking to sweep but instead, Cooke has passed into half guard.
Knox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cooke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cooke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cooke seems to be working for a kimura but Knox defends the submission attempt.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Cooke has control of the leg.
Cooke is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Cooke is trying to control. Knox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knox wants to control but Cooke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knox preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cooke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Cooke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Cooke ducks right into an uppercut from Knox. #TD#
Cooke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knox's half guard.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cooke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Samuel Cooke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Cooke trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knox trying to hold on to Cooke's head to control him but Cooke postures up.
Cooke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cooke trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Cooke has control of the leg.
Knox keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice shot lands for Cooke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that second round.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Cooke tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Cooke.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Cooke closes the distance and clinches.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Beta Knox has been cut.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Cooke is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke lands a knee to the head.
Cooke lands a nice uppercut.
Cooke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knox's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #T1#
Cooke avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cooke.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Knox.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Cooke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Beta Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox checks a low kick from Cooke.
Cooke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knox clobbers Cooke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Knox manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cooke on his heels. He'll look to pass Cooke's guard now, I'm sure.
Cooke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knox manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cooke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cooke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cooke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Knox pulls Cooke in close to prevent any damage.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox seems keen to control Cooke's posture.
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Cooke forces his way into half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knox controlling the position for now.
Cooke is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.
Cooke wants to pass to mount but Knox is defending the position.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox tries to roll over but Cooke keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cooke throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
Our winner, Samuel Cooke, 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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Event:
UnderGround 4
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Pounds.
Pounds misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Cooke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pounds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cooke.#TD#
Cooke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pounds looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pounds can't do much from the bottom here.
Cooke is looking to take a break and control but Pounds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke working the body and head with strikes.
Pounds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pounds is not content to let Cooke control the position. #T1#
Pounds can't do much from the bottom here.
Cooke working the ground and pound but Pounds is defending the strikes.
Cooke just content to control the position.
Cooke has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pounds!
Cooke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pounds is looking to escape.
Cooke cracks Pounds with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2#
Cooke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cooke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Cooke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cooke scoring with strikes but Pounds is staying in there.
Cooke tries to control but Pounds wriggling away.
Cooke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee warns Pounds that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cooke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pounds is looking to get to half guard.
Cooke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cooke lands a big shot there that rocks Pounds but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cooke lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cooke breaks from Pounds's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pounds has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Cooke is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pounds knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pounds for a finish.
Cooke throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Pounds just trying to survive but Cooke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cooke is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Pounds up.
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!#SUB#
Cooke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cooke throwing sloppy strikes.
Pounds looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pounds misses with a left hand
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooke moves out of range of the body kick from Pounds.
Cooke slips under a jab from Pounds.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Pounds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Pounds does it's job there.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooke throws a body punch but Pounds moves out of range.
Pounds throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooke throws the left hand but Pounds avoids the punch easily.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pounds can do to turn this around?
Cooke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cooke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Pounds checks it.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Cooke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Cooke.
Pounds throws a leg kick
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Pounds moves his leg out of the way.
Cooke slips a straight right by Pounds.
Pounds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanner Pounds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pounds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pounds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Pounds circles away.
Cooke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cooke misses with a hook. Pounds ducked under it nicely.
Cooke throws a head kick but Pounds moves out of range.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Pounds scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Pounds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Pounds.
A jab lands there for Pounds.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Pounds swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooke.
Samuel Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Cooke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pounds.
Pounds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. Pounds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pounds misses with a body kick.
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!
Cooke lands a head kick!
Pounds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooke's sensitive parts.
Pounds throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke. #CL#
Cooke has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Pounds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooke throws a solid leg kick but Pounds takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooke.
Pounds avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Pounds missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooke throws a series of punches but Pounds moves out of range.
Cooke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cooke closes the distance but Pounds moves to the side
and Pounds counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Pounds misses the shot to the body.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
Pounds throws a big shot that misses.
Cooke misses with a looping left.
Pounds looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Cooke throws a head kick but Pounds moves out of range.
Pounds is looking for the big counter here.
Cooke takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Cooke moves into the clinch.
Pounds has had enough of the clinch but Cooke keeps him there for the moment.
Pounds lands a left hand.
Cooke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pounds.
Pounds can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action.
#TD#
Pounds is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cooke is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pounds to the mat. Pounds regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cooke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Cooke trying to control but Pounds is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pounds holds on and takes a little breather.
Cooke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Samuel Cooke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pounds wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke blocks a jab.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Cooke moved away.#TD#
Cooke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pounds's half guard.
Pounds trying to control but Cooke postures up.
Cooke is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pounds reverses the position - he's now on top in Cooke's guard.
Cooke has Pounds pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cooke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Cooke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cooke working for a triangle but Pounds defends it easily.
Cooke looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooke, not yet.
Pounds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cooke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pounds postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
Cooke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pounds works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pounds.#CL#
Cooke moves into the clinch.#T3#
Cooke tries to work over Pounds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pounds lands with a right to the head.
Pounds takes a shot to the head.
Pounds working aggressively here.
Cooke landing knees to the head.
Pounds blocks the elbow strike.
Cooke misses with some punches.
Pounds struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
Cooke takes a shot to the head.
Cooke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pounds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Pounds.
Samuel Cooke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Pounds.
Pounds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cookes head.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pounds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooke misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pounds lands a shoulder strike.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Pounds dodges an elbow strike from Cooke.
A short left from Pounds.
Pounds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cooke throws an elbow that misses.
Cooke missing with knees to the body.
Pounds can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action.
Pounds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pounds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pounds misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pounds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pounds lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooke tries a body shot but Pounds blocks it.
Pounds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pounds misses with the head strike.
Tanner Pounds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pounds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Pounds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cooke 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Kurri
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Cooke throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Rivers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rivers tries to land a leg kick but Cooke saw it coming and moves away.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Cooke.
Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rivers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cooke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke dives in and grabs Rivers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes down on Cooke's head and hops out.
Rivers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooke circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Rivers. Those never looked like landing.
A solid body kick from Cooke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body
enabling Rivers to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Rivers slips under a jab from Cooke.
Cooke looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
Cooke slips a jab from Rivers.
Cooke throws out a counter right but Rivers avoids it with no problem.
Cooke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rivers is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Cooke clinches.
Cooke pushes off an throws an elbow but Rivers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Cooke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cooke is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivers has wrist control.
Cooke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cooke postures up in Rivers's guard and throws a big left but Rivers blocks it.
Cooke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Cooke throws an elbow that misses. Rivers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cooke's guard. Nice move by Rivers!#REVR#
Cooke has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cooke wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Cooke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Cooke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rivers escapes and throws Cooke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cooke is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Cooke struggling a bit here.
Cooke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rivers is staying active underneath Cooke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cooke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivers defending well though.
Rivers tries to kick Cooke off but Cooke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke is controlling the pace.
Cooke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Cooke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rivers is trying to stand.
Rivers is not content to let Cooke control the position.
Cooke tries to pass to full mount but Rivers defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke blocks a jab.
Rivers throws a leg kick
and Cooke counters with a good low kick that Rivers was not able to check.
Rivers lands a right hook to the body.
Rivers misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivers.
Rivers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooke is able to avoid easily.
Cooke moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Cooke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rivers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers scores with a jab.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cooke. That one must have hurt.
Cooke checks a low kick from Rivers.
Rivers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooke.
Rivers stuffs the takedown attempt from Cooke. Cooke gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A low kick from Rivers misses
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rivers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cooke just manages to avoid it.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers misses with a straight left.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Cooke throws out a powerful jab.
Rivers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Rivers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooke misses the target.
Cooke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivers throws a solid leg kick but Cooke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rivers.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Cooke. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. Rivers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cooke wants to clinch but Rivers slips to the side
and Rivers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cooke checks a low kick from Rivers.
Cooke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rivers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rivers misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Cooke moves into the clinch.
Cooke is working for takedown but Rivers is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3##BC#
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
Cooke defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cooke.
Cooke thows a leg kick but Rivers checks it
and Rivers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rivers digs a good body shot into Cooke's ribs.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers throwing a counter right hand but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Rivers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Cooke is rocked!
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivers finish him?
Cooke staying out of range there.
Rivers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cooke lands with a shot to the body.
Cooke lands a nice shot that snaps Rivers's head back.
Cooke moves to clinch but Rivers breaks away
and Rivers counters with a good low kick that Cooke was not able to check.
Cooke seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke tries for a takedown but Rivers circles away easily
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Tom Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Cooke.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooke wants to land a leg kick but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers is looking to chop away at Cooke's legs.
Cooke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Cooke tries to clinch up but Rivers circles away and keeps his distance.
As Cooke backs away, Rivers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cooke.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown but Rivers shows good takedown defense.
Cooke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cooke throws a hook to the side of Rivers's head but Rivers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Cooke tries to counter with a clinch but Rivers shakes him off and moves away.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke slips under a jab from Rivers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Rivers dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Cooke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rivers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Tom Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Cooke.
A cross from Cooke lands.
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke throws a combination that misses
and Rivers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivers throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers swinging wildly here.
Cooke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cooke!
#T1#
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke wants to slow Rivers down by chopping away at his legs.
Rivers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Cooke. That snapped Rivers's head back.
Cooke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body.
Rivers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cooke momentarily.
Rivers throws a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
And Cooke responds with a good body kick, but Rivers manages to step out the way in time.
Cooke throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Cooke misses with the combination.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Cooke thows a leg kick but Rivers checks it
and Cooke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Rivers.#T2#
Cooke connects with the punch.
Cooke needs to keep his hands up - Rivers had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Cooke looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rivers lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cooke. Rivers pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Rivers!
After winning the bout, Tom Rivers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EFC Braz vs McCullen
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Bamalog scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Cooke.
Bamalog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bamalog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
Bamalog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bamalog misses with a kick to the body.
Cooke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bamalog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cooke flicks out a counter leg kick but Bamalog steps away.
Nice cross by Bamalog.
A slow jab from Bamalog misses its intended target.
Cooke throws the kick towards the body but Bamalog avoids it.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamalog.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Bamalog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Cooke misses.
Teke Bamalog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Cooke looks to land a combination but Bamalog avoids it well.
Cooke takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Bamalog connects with an inside leg kick.
Cooke works Bamalog's body with a nice hook.
Bamalog throws a chopping leg kick but Cooke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bamalog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bamalog wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Bamalog.
Bamalog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooke.
An attempted straight right counter from Bamalog misses the target.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bamalog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bamalog checks the leg kick.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Bamalog moves out of range easily.
Bamalog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke with the counter takedown but Bamalog avoids it easily.
Bamalog thows a leg kick but Cooke checks it #TD2#
and Cooke counters with a shoot takedown. Bamalog fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Bamalog wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamalog connects with a body shot that sends Cooke's belly button to the back.
Bamalog misses with a leg kick.
Cooke tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Cooke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cooke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cooke scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Bamalog.
Bamalog paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bamalog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cooke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bamalog at a distance.
#CL#
Bamalog closes the distance and clinches.
Cooke pushes off an throws an elbow but Bamalog leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
Bamalog cracks Cooke with a nice body shot.
Bamalog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action.
Cooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamalog scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Bamalog lands a hook that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action.
Cooke throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the head but Bamalog blocks with his arms.
Bamalog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Bamalog lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooke tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Cooke back against the cage.
Cooke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bamalog pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cooke missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamalog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooke has Bamalog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bamalog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Teke Bamalog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Cooke.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog presses Cooke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke misses with a knee strike.
Cooke tries a knee to the head but Bamalog blocks it.
Bamalog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooke looks winded!
Bamalog lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
Bamalog lands a body shot.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Cooke avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Bamalog tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog scores with a hook to the body.
Bamalog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cooke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamalog pushes Cooke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bamalog lands with a left to the head.
Bamalog presses Cooke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bamalog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cooke or not.
Bamalog lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog cracks Cooke with a nice body shot.
Cooke prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog is working Cooke over against the cage.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bamalog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Bamalog saw that one coming.
Bamalog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cooke's calf.
Bamalog connects with a single shot there.
Bamalog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
Bamalog misses the shot to the body.
Bamalog is looking to slow Cooke down with leg kicks.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teke Bamalog is winning the standup battle so far.
Bamalog tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooke is able to avoid easily.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bamalog blocks a leg kick.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke lands a leg kick that knocks Bamalog off balance momentarily.
Bamalog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke moves in looking to clinch but Bamalog pushes him off.
Cooke dives in and grabs Bamalog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bamalog pushes down on Cooke's head and hops out.
Cooke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cooke misses with a body kick. #T1#
Cooke checks a low kick from Bamalog.
A slow jab from Bamalog misses its intended target.
Cooke drops his hands momentarily and Bamalog takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cooke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bamalog tries a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Cooke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bamalog. Bamalog obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Cooke finds it's way through Bamalog's defenses. #CL#
Bamalog moves into range and clinches up with Cooke.
Cooke tries to land knees in the clinch but Bamalog avoids the damage to the body.
Bamalog avoiding damage as Cooke throws knees to the body.
Bamalog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog lands a hook that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cooke blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
A short right from Bamalog on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog.
A nice left hand lands by Bamalog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bamalog avoids it.
Cooke looking to throw knees to the head but Bamalog is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Bamalog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bamalog lands a shoulder strike.
Bamalog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cooke.
Cooke is breathing heavily.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a hook that snaps the head of Cooke backwards. #ROC#
Cooke is rocked!
Bamalog cracks Cooke with a nice body shot.
Cooke is still on wobbly legs! Can Bamalog finish him?
Teke Bamalog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Bamalog as the two fighters clinch.
Cooke seems to have recovered his senses.
Bamalog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cooke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bamalog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog pushes Cooke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bamalog lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cooke to his knees! Bamalog keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teke Bamalog!
Our winner, Teke Bamalog, 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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Event:
EFC Chaelsson vs Fontaine
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Cooke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riku swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooke.
A punch lands to the side of Riku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riku counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke throws a lazy head kick
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooke doesn't manage to clinch there - Riku circles away.
Riku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws a right hand that misses
and Riku counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riku.
Cooke tries to land a front kick but Riku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riku. #T1#
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Cooke.
Cooke throws a lazy head kick
and Riku counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cooke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Riku checks a leg kick.
Riku half committed to a counter leg kick.
Riku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lazuran Riku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riku takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cooke takes a swing at Riku's ribcage but misses.
Cooke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Riku.
Riku throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Riku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Cooke responds with a good body kick, but Riku manages to step out the way in time.
Cooke throws a series of punches but Riku avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Cooke jabs Riku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cooke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Riku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riku staying out of range there.
Cooke tries a low kick but Riku avoids it.
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Riku leaves Cooke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lazuran Riku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Cooke.
Riku leaves Cooke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Riku moves his leg out of the way.
Cooke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riku avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Cooke tries to clinch but Riku is having none of it.
Cooke has a takedown stuffed.
Cooke tries for a takedown but Riku circles away easily
and Riku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riku throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Cooke slams his shin into Riku's torso.
Riku lands a slapping body shot.
Cooke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Riku takes a step back to recover.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Riku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Cooke responds with a good body kick, but Riku manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Cooke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooke lands a head shot.
Cooke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riku tries to avoid it but Cooke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riku to the ground. Riku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke wants to slow Riku down by chopping away at his legs.
Cooke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riku quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cooke thows a leg kick but Riku checks it
and Riku counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Cooke closes the distance and pushes Riku back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooke.
Cooke misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooke can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Riku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Riku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lazuran Riku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cooke fails with the takedown
letting Riku counter with a right hand.
Cooke misses with a hook
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooke takes a swing at Riku's ribcage but misses.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Riku circles away.
It looked like Riku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cooke.
Riku throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Riku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cooke.
Riku misses with a two punch combination.
Cooke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Riku counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Cooke is rocked!
Riku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooke at a distance.
Cooke is still on wobbly legs! Can Riku finish him?
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riku throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooke! But no joy.
Samuel Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke missing with a left hand there. Riku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riku is looking to counter punch.
Cooke seems to have recovered his senses.
Cooke looks to land a right hand but Riku moved out of range.
Cooke misses with a lunging right hand
and Riku counters with a nice uppercut.
Riku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?#T1#
Cooke checks the leg kick.
Lazuran Riku is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riku swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Riku punishes Cooke's body with a nice straight punch.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Cooke lands but Riku takes it in his stride.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riku connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A leg kick checked by Cooke.
Cooke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cooke tries a low kick but Riku avoids it.
Riku throws a body shot but no joy.
Riku connects with a body shot.#T2#
Cooke checks a low kick from Riku.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
It looked like Riku was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Cooke shoots in and bounces Riku off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Riku.
Riku keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Riku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cooke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Riku.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Riku is retaining full guard.
Cooke controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riku looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Riku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Riku as Cooke shoots in.
Riku throwing a counter right hand but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Lazuran Riku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Cooke.#T4#
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Riku is just out of range.
Cooke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Riku throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke counters with a nice body kick.
Riku misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Cooke.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Cooke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riku missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooke is trying to counter with his kicks.
Riku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazuran Riku dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A cross from Cooke lands.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Riku fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cooke just manages to avoid it.
Riku stuns Cooke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riku is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Riku cracks Cooke with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cooke looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Riku finish him?
Nice defenses there by Riku.
Riku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Riku misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
Riku lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Trudeau
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cooke as he avoids it easily.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Qasi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Qasi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cooke with a body shot.#CL#
Cooke gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Cooke.
Qasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Qasi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Qasi cracks Cooke with an open hand slap.
Qasi swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke connects with a looping right hand.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Cooke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Qasi lands with a right to the head.
Qasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooke lands an elbow just above Qasi 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Qasi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Qasi blocks the elbow strike.
Cooke lands an elbow inside that Qasi shrugs off.
Qasi throws a head punch that misses.
Qasi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Qasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Qasi missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Qasi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Qasi slaps away a takedown attempt from Cooke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Qasi closes the distance and clinches up with Cooke, looking for a takedown. Qasi pushes Cooke against the cage but Cooke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cooke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Qasi misses.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cooke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi blocks a head kick by Cooke.
As Cooke backs off Qasi throws a huge counter combo but Cooke manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Cooke misses.
Qasi lands a lovely overhand right.
Qasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooke.
#T2#
A solid body kick from Cooke.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Qasi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Cooke.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qasi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cooke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Qasi ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Qasi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCooke.
A big left from Qasi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cooke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cooke duly obliges.
Qasi throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Cooke.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Cooke shoots in looking for a takedown. Qasi tries to sprawl out of it but Cooke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Qasi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Qasi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cooke tries to land a front kick but Qasi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Qasi moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Qasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi scores with a jab to the head.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Qasi's sensitive parts.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke slips a straight right by Qasi.
Qasi moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Cooke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Qasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Qasi loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Qasi needs to keep his hands up - Cooke had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cooke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Qasi keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Qasi.
Cooke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Qasi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooke clobbers Qasi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Qasi moves out of range of the body kick.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.
Cooke lands a head kick. Qasi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown but Cooke shows good takedown defense.
Cooke jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A head kick from Cooke lands but Qasi takes it in his stride.
Cooke misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Cooke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Qasi tries to roll over but Cooke keeps him under control.#T1#
Cooke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qasi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cooke is pushing down on Qasi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qasi is fighting to maintain full guard but Cooke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cooke prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Qasi moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Qasi has his foot on Cooke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cooke works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cooke preventing the sweep. #T2#
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi is trying to control the position but Cooke postures up. #SUB2#
Qasi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cooke has picked Qasi up and slammed him! Qasi can't keep hold of the triangle and Cooke manages to pass to side control!
Qasi is letting Cooke control him for a moment.
Qasi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Qasi is working for a kimura but Cooke is defending it quite comfortably.
Qasi is looking to take a break and control but Cooke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Qasi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Qasi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cooke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Qasi.
Qasi wants to free his trapped foot but Cooke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Qasi prevents Cooke from improving his position.
Qasi is controlling the pace.
Cooke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qasi trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Cooke wants to sweep here but Qasi controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that second round.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Qasi.
Qasi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Qasi wants it to stay on the feet.
Azar Qasi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Qasi sprawls and moves away.
Cooke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Qasi throws a front kick that sends Cooke stumbling back into the cage.
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Qasi jabs Cooke right on the nose. Cooke blinks but takes it well.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
Qasi throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Qasi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Qasi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cooke defends it nicely.#T1#
Cooke looks to land a combination but Qasi avoids it well.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Cooke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Qasi. Beautiful body shot.
Cooke is looking to clinch.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Qasi gets caught napping as Cooke dives in and scores a takedown. Qasi manages to retain guard.
Qasi is looking to sweep but instead, Cooke has passed into half guard.
Cooke drops an elbow to the side of Qasi's head.
Cooke is keen to just control but Qasi is a slippery customer.
Cooke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Cooke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cooke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qasi sees it coming and defends easily.
Qasi is staying active underneath Cooke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azar Qasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Qasi wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Qasi is looking for a triangle here but Cooke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cooke trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Qasi tries to improve position but can't.
Qasi is not content to let Cooke control the position.
Qasi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Qasi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cooke working the ground and pound.
Cooke wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
Cooke lands a few punches from side control.
Qasi is looking to regain half guard here but Cooke keeps moving and retains side control.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Qasi regains half guard.
Cooke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
An out of breath Samuel Cooke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Pride FC 17
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooke.
Rojas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas is looking to chop away at Cooke's legs.
We've been informed that Rojas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Cooke lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Cooke.
Cooke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Cooke moves into the clinch.
Rojas is trying to break free.
Cooke lands an elbow inside that Rojas shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Cooke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Rojas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Rojas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Cooke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rojas to the mat! Rojas manages to get full guard.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Rojas is retaining full guard.
Rojas wants to stand up but Cooke is controlling him.
Cooke content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Rojas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cooke is controlling him.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rojas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cooke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rojas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Rojas has his feet on Cooke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cooke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cooke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rojas defends it nicely.#TD#
Cooke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rojas to the mat! Rojas manages to get full guard. #T2#
Rojas is looking to stand up but Cooke isn't so interested in that idea.
Cooke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Rojas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas.
Cooke throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Good work by Cooke as he checks the leg kick.
Cooke tries to clinch but Rojas moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Rojas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooke. #T3#
Rojas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rojas duly obliges.
Cooke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Rojas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rojas blocks the leg kick.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Cooke takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Cooke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rojas connects with a body shot.
Rojas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rojas slips a jab from Cooke.
Cooke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Cooke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rojas defends it nicely.#T4#
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Cooke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cooke missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke goes for a double leg but Rojas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rojas continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas throws a leg kick which misses Cooke's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooke tries to avoid it.
Cooke misses with a two punch combination.
Cooke misses with an uppercut.
Cooke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rojas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Cooke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas is trying to stand up here but Cooke is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke connects with a nice looking jab.
Cooke slips a straight right by Rojas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rojas.
Rojas avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Cooke scores with a nice right hand.
Cooke scores with a decent looking hook.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas defending well as Cooke loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas tries to land a body kick
and Cooke counters with a leg kick.
Cooke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rojas circles away.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Cooke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Cooke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Rojas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Cooke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cooke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooke avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Nice uppercut lands for Rojas. That snapped Cooke's head back.
Rojas throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooke slips a jab from Rojas.
Cooke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Cooke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke scores with a push kick.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke dives in for a single leg takedown but Rojas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Cooke.
Rojas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rojas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooke is able to avoid easily.
Cooke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cooke connects with a body shot.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Cooke fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooke lands a front kick.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Cooke throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas.
Cooke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rojas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rojas scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Rojas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
Rojas keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
Rojas walks into a straight right hand from Cooke.
Rojas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cooke lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Cooke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cooke tries to land knees in the clinch but Rojas avoids the damage to the body.
Cooke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas tries to land a front kick but Cooke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rojas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rojas, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas.#T4#
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rojas takes a step back to recover.
Rojas blocks the body kick.
Cooke lands with a kick to the temple. Rojas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rojas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cooke.
Rojas throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Rojas throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Rojas avoids the head kick by Cooke.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cooke.#CL#
Cooke moves into the clinch.
Rojas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cooke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Cooke.
Rojas gets underhooks to prevent Cooke's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke lands a lovely overhand right.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Rojas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rojas cracks a nice hook into Cooke's ribs.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke with a nice cross.
Rojas sizes up Cooke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Cooke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Rojas tries to keep at a distance but Cooke has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Rojas is trying to force a seperation but Cooke has the dominant position.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Cooke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Cooke misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Rojas.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land. #BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cooke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rojas misses the jab.#CL#
Cooke clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rojas's brow.
Cooke lands a left hand.
Cooke lands an elbow inside.
Cooke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!#BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooke defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Cooke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Cooke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas stuns Cooke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Rojas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke throws a counter high kick but Rojas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rojas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Cooke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke throwing a counter right hand but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Cooke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rojas's waist but Rojas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cooke off to one side.
Rojas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rojas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Cooke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cooke stops Rojas from getting back to his feet.
Samuel Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
Rojas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke throws the kick towards the body but Rojas avoids it.
Cooke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Rojas.
A cross from Rojas lands.
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke throws a leg kick which misses Rojas's front leg but catches the back leg as Rojas tries to avoid it.
Cooke tries to work over Rojas's front leg with a kick but Rojas checks it.
Cooke throws a right hand that misses
and Rojas counters with a stiff right hand.
Rojas catches Cooke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Rojas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rojas 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Pride FC 10
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Charles thows a leg kick but Cooke checks it
and Cooke counters with an inside leg kick.
Cooke moves in looking to clinch but Charles pushes him off.
Charles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charles misses with a jab to the body
and Cooke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Charles thinking.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
Charles avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Charles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cooke counters with a good low kick that Charles was not able to check.
Samuel Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Charles tries to keep at a distance but Cooke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Charles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cooke breaks from the clinch.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Charles circles away.
Cooke misses with a looping right.
Cooke lands a head kick. Charles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Charles moved away.#T1#
Charles throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke throws a head kick that half lands.
Samuel Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charles.
Charles slips under a jab.
Charles tries to clinch there but Cooke circles away.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch but Charles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Charles.
Cooke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cooke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Charles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cooke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Charles shoots in but Cooke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Samuel Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Charles.
Cooke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Charles.
Charles blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Charles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Charles ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Charles no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Cooke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving. #T3#
Charles is pulling down on Cooke's head to control his posture. #SU#
Cooke gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Charles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cooke defends well and Charles ends up having to push Cooke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Charles circles away.
Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab by Cooke.
Charles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cooke sprawls well. Cooke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Charles gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##CL#
Cooke drives through and clinches with Charles against the cage.
Charles avoiding damage.
Charles is trying to break the clinch but Cooke has him pressed against the cage.
Cooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cooke lands an elbow just above Charles 's eye.
Charles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cooke has him pressed against the cage.
Charles tries to circle away but Cooke has him pinned against the cage.
Charles tries to pull guard but Cooke won't allow it.
#TD2#
Charles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cooke is trying to keep an underhook but Charles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Charles seems content to control.
Cooke moves into full guard.
Charles preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooke takes a swing at Charles's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Charles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Charles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooke counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Charles moves out of range easily.
Cooke scores with a decent looking hook.
A clash of legs there as Charles blocks the low kick.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Charles saw that one coming.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Cooke there.
Cooke throws the left hand but Charles avoids the punch easily.
Charles throws a fast counter high kick but Cooke manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Charles can do to turn this around?
No luck for Charles with that takedown attempt.
Charles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Charles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Cooke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Charles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Charles swinging wildly here.
Charles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cooke sprawls well. Cooke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Charles gets slowly back to his feet.
Samuel Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Charles.
Cooke lands a leg kick that knocks Charles off balance momentarily.
Cooke connects with a single shot there.
Charles moves away from the strike by Cooke.
Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Charles shoots in for a takedown but Cooke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cooke swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Charles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Charles is looking to control Cooke's arms but Cooke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Charles has his back to the cage.
Charles missing with knees to the body.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
Cooke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Charles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cooke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cooke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Charles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Charles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Charles shoots in but Cooke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charles misses with a takedown
and Cooke counters with a solid body kick.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
Charles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cooke.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Charles.
Charles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Charles shoots and misses
and Cooke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Charles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Charles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cooke defends well and Charles ends up having to push Cooke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cooke lands a jab to the nose.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Charles moves out of range easily.
Cooke lands a nice looking body shot.
Cooke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Charles dives in for a single leg takedown but Cooke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Samuel Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Charles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cooke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Charles's head.
Cooke scores with a sloppy right hand. Charles should have avoided that one. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooke cracks the inside of Charles's front leg.
Nice takedown defense from Cooke. No joy for Charles on that attempt.
Cooke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cooke throws a jab when Charles was well out of range.
Cooke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cooke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Charles. That did some damage!
Charles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooke.
Cooke throws a head kick but Charles moves out of range.
Charles is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Charles keeps the fight on the outside.
Charles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cooke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Charles with that takedown attempt.
Charles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cooke throws a head kick but Charles moves out of range.
Cooke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cooke cracks Charles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Charles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Charles moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Cooke. No joy for Charles on that attempt.
Mike Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charles tries to clinch up.#T1#
Charles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Charles tries to get set, Cooke tries to push him back and clinch up but Charles manages to avoid the attempt.
Samuel Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Charles.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
Charles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cooke defends it nicely.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charles manages to avoid it.
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cooke - that will leave a mark!
Charles looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke throws a nice head kick!
#T2#
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Charles or perhaps it was just good defense by Cooke, which made it look bad.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Cooke misses.
Charles shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooke sprawls well. He's pushed Charles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice cross by Cooke.
Charles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Charles throws an off balance right hand
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Charles misses with a takedown
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Cooke. That snapped Charles's head back.
#T3##CL#
Charles tries to keep at a distance but Cooke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooke lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Charles with that takedown attempt.
Charles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cooke catches Charles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Charles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cooke pinned against the cage. Cooke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Charles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooke tries a low kick but Charles avoids it.#T4#
Cooke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Charles ducks right into an uppercut from Cooke.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke tries to clinch but Charles is having none of it.
Charles moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
Cooke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cooke wants it to stay on the feet.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Cooke. No joy for Charles on that attempt.
Charles has a takedown stuffed.
Mike Charles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A thudding body kick lands there by Cooke!
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
After winning the bout, Samuel Cooke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Pride FC 4
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bohi. Cooke shrugs it off though.
Cooke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cooke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bohi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cooke scrambles back to his feet.
Bohi digs a good body shot into Cooke's ribs.
Bohi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cooke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dakota Bohi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohi throws a chopping leg kick but Cooke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cooke lands a head kick. Bohi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bohi throws a big shot that misses.
Bohi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bohi lands a head shot.
Bohi blocks a head kick by Cooke.
Bohi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Bohi misses.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
Bohi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke motions for Bohi to come forward. Cooke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke dips to his left and cracks Bohi with an uppercut!
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bohi avoids the body shot from Cooke.
#T1#
Cooke slips under a jab from Bohi.
Bohi misses with a leg kick.
Bohi looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bohi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooke is able to avoid easily.
Cooke jabs Bohi right on the nose. Bohi blinks but takes it well.
Bohi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bohi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
Cooke moves in looking to clinch but Bohi pushes him off.
Cooke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke scores with a nice head shot.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bohi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cooke misses with a low kick as Bohi jumps back.#TD2#
Cooke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bohi sprawls well initially but Cooke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bohi is controlling Cooke's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cooke is keen to just control but Bohi is a slippery customer.#T2#
Bohi won't allow Cooke to pass to mount.
Bohi is looking to improve his position.
Cooke tries to pass to full mount but Bohi defends it.
Cooke is looking to take a break and control but Bohi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bohi has his hands clasped together around Cooke's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Cooke defending well as Bohi loads up on a big left hand.
Bohi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bohi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cooke is out of range and Bohi settles back down.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
Cooke tries to move into range but Bohi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bohi with a nice cross.
Bohi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bohi scores with a push kick.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooke tests Bohi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bohi throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Bohi sees coming a mile off.
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cooke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cooke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bohi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cooke somewhat.
Bohi tries to work over Cooke's front leg with a kick but Cooke checks it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke scores with a jab. Bohi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bohi misses with a straight right.
Cooke checks a leg kick.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Bohi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bohi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Bohi tries to work over Cooke's front leg with a kick but Cooke checks it.
Cooke blocks a head kick by Bohi.
Bohi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cooke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bohi. Bohi obviously looking to wear him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cooke. Bohi shrugs it off though.
Cooke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bohi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bohi throws the kick towards the body but Cooke avoids it.
Bohi misses with a wild body shot.
Bohi throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Cooke misses with a leg kick.
Bohi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cooke moves to clinch but Bohi breaks away
and Bohi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dakota Bohi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bohi wants to land a leg kick but Cooke is out of range.
Bohi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bohi throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Cooke only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bohi throws a leg kick
and Cooke counters with an outside leg kick.
Bohi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cooke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bohi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Bohi misses with a straight left.
Bohi throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bohi slips a jab from Cooke.
Cooke throws a head kick but Bohi moves out of range.
Cooke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
Cooke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke lands an elbow just above Bohi 's eye.
Bohi throws a head punch that misses.
Bohi blocks the elbow strike.
Cooke lands an elbow inside.
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!
Bohi lands a body shot.
Bohi prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bohi.
Bohi lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Bohi lands a shot to the body.
Bohi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
A short left from Bohi.
Bohi blocks the elbow strike.
Cooke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bohi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooke misses with an elbow over the top.
Bohi presses Cooke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bohi blocks an elbow strike from Cooke.
Bohi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bohi.
Cooke is breathing heavily.
A short left from Bohi.
Bohi throws a head punch that misses.
Bohi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bohi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Bohi.
Cooke blocks a body shot from Bohi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cooke prevents a body shot from Bohi.
Good body shot from Bohi.
Bohi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Cooke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bohi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cooke is working for takedown but Bohi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bohi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bohi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
Bohi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Bohi avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooke.
Bohi lands with a left to the head.
Bohi lands a shoulder strike.
Cooke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cooke lands an elbow inside that Bohi shrugs off.
Bohi digs a right hand underneath Cooke's ribcage. Cooke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bohi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Bohi.
Bohi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bohi gets through Cooke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bohi cracks Cooke with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Bohi - that landed with a thud.
Bohi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bohi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cooke.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bohi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Cooke is rocked!
Cooke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bohi pushes Cooke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cooke is still on wobbly legs! Can Bohi finish him?#T3#
Good body shot from Bohi.
Bohi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bohi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Bohi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cooke's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cooke drops to his knees and Bohi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Bohi!
Dakota Bohi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
AFC #40
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
A quick step to the side and Cooke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Rojas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Cooke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cooke looks to land a body kick but Rojas moved away.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Cooke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooke tries to clinch up but Rojas circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
Cooke is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cooke fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Rojas tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooke keeps Rojas at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Cooke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cooke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cooke scrambles back to his feet.
Cooke scores with a head kick. Rojas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rojas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooke.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rojas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cooke misses with a two punch combination.
Cooke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Cooke takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas has had enough of the clinch but Cooke keeps him there for the moment.
Cooke working Rojas over with knees to the body.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Cooke working Rojas over with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooke throws an elbow but misses.
Rojas working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Cooke.
#CUT#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.#BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch.
Rojas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Rojas sees coming a mile off.
Cooke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas misses with a body punch
and Cooke counters with a body kick that stops Rojas in his tracks momentarily.
Cooke moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rojas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Cooke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rojas, pushing him back against the cage.
Cooke misses with an elbow strike.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the head but Rojas blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rojas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cooke shoots in but Rojas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rojas keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Cooke tries to clinch up.
Cooke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
Cooke fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Cooke misses its target.
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooke.
Rojas blocks the body kick.
Rojas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cooke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke fails to land the takedown.
Rojas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cooke slips under a jab.
Jab from Rojas.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Cooke throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Cooke throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Rojas saw that one coming.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Cooke thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cooke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rojas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rojas looks to land a combination but Cooke avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
Cooke blocks a jab.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rojas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Rojas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cooke throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Cooke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cooke has a takedown stuffed.
Rojas blocks the body kick.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Cooke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas scores with a decent looking hook.
Rojas throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rojas but Rojas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rojas connects with an inside leg kick.
Cooke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice straight punches there by Cooke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cooke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cooke doesn't seem phased though.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by Cooke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rojas scores with a hook.
Cooke walks into a left hand.
Rojas misses with a looping right.#TD#
Rojas gets caught napping as Cooke dives in and scores a takedown. Rojas manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Rojas wriggles free and stands up.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a kick to the body.
Cooke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Cooke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rojas tries to clinch but Cooke moves out of range.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Cooke lands with a cross.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cooke.
Rojas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick from Cooke.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rojas just manages to avoid it.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Cooke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rojas to the mat! Rojas manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rojas's head.
Cooke sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Cooke won't allow Rojas to get back to his feet.
Cooke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
Rojas has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cooke is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cooke landing knees to the head.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
Rojas is trying to force a seperation but Cooke has the dominant position.
Cooke connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
Rojas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooke finish him?
Rojas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas seems to have recovered his senses.
Rojas takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Cooke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooke counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cooke fakes the leg kick and cracks Rojas in the body.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Cooke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Rojas as Cooke shoots in.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cooke misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooke avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas is looking to land body kicks.
Rojas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cooke.
Cooke ducks right into an uppercut from Rojas.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Rojas saw that one coming.
Cooke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rojas's calf.
Cooke scores with a hook.#T1#
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Rojas.
As Rojas looks to move away, Cooke throws a big counter combo but Rojas just gets out of the way.
Rojas is looking to clinch but Cooke is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Cooke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cooke tries to clinch up.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rojas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Rojas throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Rojas stuffs the takedown attempt from Cooke. Cooke gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Rojas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rojas scores with a hook to the body. Cooke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cooke doesn't manage to clinch there - Rojas circles away.
Cooke shoots in and drives through. Rojas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas misses the jab.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rojas tries a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Rojas jabs Cooke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rojas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
and Cooke counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rojas cracks Cooke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooke moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rojas as he avoids it easily.
Rojas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cooke. That one must have hurt.
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rojas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cooke in his tracks.
Cooke ducks right into an uppercut from Rojas. #T3#
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Rojas sees coming a mile off.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Cooke defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Cooke tries to clinch but Rojas moves out of range.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Cooke avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Cooke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cooke throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Cooke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rojas takes a step back to recover.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Cooke. #T4#
Cooke shoots in looking for a takedown but Rojas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cooke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rojas! But no joy.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas scores with the left hand. Cooke knows he should have avoided that one.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas blocks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Rojas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooke.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Cooke throws the kick towards the body but Rojas avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Rojas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rojas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Emilio Rojas!
Our winner, Emilio Rojas, 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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Event:
Showdown in the Downtown #8
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Cooke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shiit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cooke thuds his shin into the meat of Shiit's side.
Cooke throws a head kick but Shiit moves out of range.
Shiit dives in and grabs Cooke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cooke pushes down on Shiit's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustapha Shiit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shiit checks a leg kick nicely.
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shiit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cooke is fending him off so far but Shiit persists. Nope, Cooke circles away and we're back to standing.
Cooke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiit avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Shiit is looking to clinch.
Cooke throws a front kick that sends Shiit stumbling back into the cage.
Cooke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cooke wants it to stay on the feet.
Cooke flicks out a counter leg kick but Shiit steps away.
Shiit tries for a takedown but Cooke circles away easily
and Cooke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Shiit shoots in and drives through. Cooke sprawls well.
Shiit moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
Cooke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shiit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cooke works Shiit's body with a nice hook.
Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shiit scores with a nice right hand.
Cooke misses with an uppercut.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiit is just out of range.
Cooke misses with a double jab.
Shiit attempts a counter takedown but Cooke avoids it well and moves away.
Cooke 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.
Shiit scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Shiit feints and as Cooke raises his hands in defense, Shiit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Shiit from controlling successfully.
Cooke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Shiit trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke wants to stand up but Shiit is controlling him.
Shiit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooke is keeping the position for now.
Shiit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cooke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shiit is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shiit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shiit clobbers Cooke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Cooke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Cooke misses.
Shiit tries to clinch but Cooke is having none of it.
Crunch! Cooke slams his shin into Shiit's torso.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shiit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
A head kick from Cooke lands but Shiit takes it in his stride.
Samuel Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiit throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Shiit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cooke did well to prevent Shiit getting side control.
Cooke keeping control of the position.
Cooke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Shiit wants to work for an arm triangle but Cooke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiit wants to pass to mount but Cooke is defending the position. #SUB#
Shiit 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.
Cooke wants to control but Shiit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Cooke as Shiit shoots in.
Cooke raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cooke misses with the body kick#TD#
and Shiit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cooke's guard.#ES2#
Cooke kicks Shiit off and gets to his feet.
Shiit avoids a kick to the body.
Shiit fails to land the takedown.
Cooke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cooke loads up on a big right hand but Shiit slips the punch.
Shiit checks the leg kick.
Shiit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustapha Shiit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooke scores with a spinning back kick!
Shiit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Cooke slaps away a takedown attempt from Shiit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cooke scores with a nice body kick.
Cooke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shiit under the eye.
Shiit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cooke to score with a decent uppercut.
Shiit takes one to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Cooke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Samuel Cooke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shiit shoots for a takedown but Cooke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Cooke misses.#TD#
Shiit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mustapha Shiit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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!
Cooke tries to get to full guard but Shiit has control of the leg. #T2#
Shiit is trying to control. Cooke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shiit prevents Cooke from improving his position.
Cooke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shiit is looking to take a break and control but Cooke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Shiit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cooke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cooke wants to control but Shiit is keeping busy.
#T3#
Cooke tries to roll over but Shiit keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cooke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cooke tries to get to full guard but Shiit has control of the leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Shiit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cooke on his heels. He'll look to pass Cooke's guard now, I'm sure.
Cooke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shiit manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Shiit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cooke trying to control but Shiit is working from the bottom. #T4#
Cooke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cooke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Shiit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cooke lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Shiit looking for a guillotine here but Cooke defends easily.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Shiit keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shiit fails to land the takedown.
Cooke misses with an uppercut.
Shiit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooke throws a hook but Shiit avoids it easily.#TD#
Shiit gets the takedown into side control.
Cooke is looking to reverse the position.
Cooke manages to get back to half guard.
Cooke is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shiit seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke tries to get to full guard but Shiit has control of the leg. #T1#
Cooke is refusing to be controlled, as Shiit sits in half guard.
Cooke trying to hold on to Shiit's head to control him but Shiit postures up.
Cooke has hold of Shiit's hands but Shiit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cooke is pressing down on Shiit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Cooke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shiit has picked Cooke up and slammed him! Cooke can't keep hold of the triangle and Shiit manages to pass to side control!
Cooke parries the strikes from Shiit easily there. Shiit is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cooke to escape.
Shiit looking to control but instead Cooke has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Shiit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Cooke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Shiit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cooke defends it well.
Cooke tries to get to full guard but Shiit has control of the leg. #SUB#
Shiit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Shiit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cooke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cooke wants to sweep here but Shiit controlling him for the moment.
Shiit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cooke trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cooke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mustapha Shiit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooke misses with a head kick.
Shiit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shiit shoots in for a takedown but Cooke shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustapha Shiit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shiit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mustapha Shiit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke scores with a nice body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Cooke as Shiit shoots in.
Cooke scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiit avoids a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Shiit. Those never looked like landing.
Cooke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shiit looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Cooke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cooke 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
A victorious Samuel Cooke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AFC #33
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Cooke gets a double leg takedown into Chernokov's guard.
Cooke is working Chernokov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chernokov wants to sweep here but Cooke controlling him for the moment.
Cooke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is keeping the position.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chernokov is looking for a triangle but Cooke pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Chernokov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cooke uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke wants to control but Chernokov is keeping him busy.
Cooke working away.
Cooke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Chernokov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cooke's best efforts.
Cooke wants to control but Chernokov is keeping him busy.
Cooke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chernokov wants to improve his position but Cooke is controlling well.
Cooke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chernokov is refusing to be controlled, as Cooke sits in half guard.
Cooke trying to pass the guard but Chernokov defending well.
Cooke wants to take a breather but Chernokov is having none of it.
Chernokov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cooke throwing shots but Chernokov is blocking nicely.
Cooke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chernokov keeps working. #SUB2#
Chernokov actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Cooke there.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is defending well.
Cooke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Chernokov looking for submissions off his back.
Chernokov wants to control but Cooke is keeping busy.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cooke in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Chernokov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cooke trying to control the action but Chernokov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cooke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick
and Chernokov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chernokov throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernokov misses with a few strikes there.
Cooke lands a right hook to the body.
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cooke sprawls well. Cooke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chernokov gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cooke.
Chernokov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chernokov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooke at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooke throws out the jab.
Chernokov throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Chernokov avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Chernokov wants to counter the offense by Cooke and move into the clinch position.
Chernokov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chernokov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chernokov throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Cooke throws a head kick but Chernokov moves out of range.
Cooke throws a low kick, looking for Chernokov's leg but Chernokov calmly moves out of range.
Cooke misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Chernokov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chernokov lands strikes from half guard.
Chernokov drops an elbow to the side of Cooke's head.
Cooke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cooke.
Cooke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chernokov works over Cooke with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov throws a strike but Cooke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Chernokov keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully. #T1#
Cooke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving.
Chernokov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cooke controls the pace.#SUB2#
Chernokov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cooke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is keeping the position.
Chernokov striking off his back but it's not causing Cooke any problems. #SUB2#
Chernokov working for a triangle but Cooke defends it easily.
Cooke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Cooke wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving.
Chernokov trying to control the position.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Chernokov saw that one coming.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Cooke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Chernokov sees coming a mile off.
Chernokov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chernokov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Chernokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Chernokov dips to his left and cracks Cooke with an uppercut!
Chernokov misses with a wild combination.
Chernokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Cooke counters with a quick kick to the body but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chernokov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chernokov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov misses with a jab to the body
and Cooke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chernokov misses with a wild combination.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chernokov sprawls well. Chernokov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cooke gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Chernokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Cooke - just one landing.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Chernokov misses with a jab to the body
and Cooke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernokov swinging wildly here.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws an off balance right hand
and Cooke makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chernokov really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Cooke slips a jab and a cross from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
A combination from Cooke does no damage.
The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Cooke.
Cooke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke lands with a straight right. Chernokov didn't see that one coming.
Cooke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chernokov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cooke under the eye.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernokov lands a right hook to the body.
Chernokov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cooke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Chernokov circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov jabs at Cooke's body.#T2#
A punch combination from Chernokov misses.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooke needs to keep his hands up - Chernokov had a free shot at his head there.
Chernokov scores with a hook to the body. Cooke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Cooke throws a head kick but Chernokov moves out of range.
#TD#
Chernokov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cooke controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Chernokov looking for a guillotine here but Cooke defends easily.
Chernokov wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cooke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernokov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cooke moves in looking to clinch but Chernokov pushes him off.
Chernokov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chernokov misses with a few strikes there.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cooke.
Chernokov is trying to strike from the bottom but Cooke has passed into full mount.
Cooke lands a big shot there that rocks Chernokov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chernokov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Chernokov is squirming around, avoiding Cooke's attempts to control the action.
Cooke dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cooke 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Cooke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Ajax Worldwide #2
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chernishev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chernishev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Chernishev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Cooke throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.#TD2#
Chernishev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cooke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cooke has his hands on Chernishev's head, controlling the position.
Cooke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chernishev postures up.
Chernishev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cooke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernishev is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernishev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernishev preventing the sweep.
Cooke is trying to control the position but Chernishev postures up.
Cooke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cooke wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Cooke looking for a guillotine here but Chernishev defends easily.
Chernishev is in close to Cooke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chernishev scoring with some ground and pound.
Chernishev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cooke's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev works over Cooke with some ground and pound from guard.
Chernishev is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooke has wrist control.#SUB#
Cooke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cooke can't keep his opponent in guard - Chernishev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cooke is trying to maintain the position but Chernishev is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chernishev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cooke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chernishev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chernishev's back!
Chernishev can't escape the position.
Cooke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cooke avoiding Chernishev 's attempts to control his hands.
Cooke wants to control but Chernishev is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Chernishev right now.
Cooke is hanging on to Chernishev's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Cooke trying to control.
Cooke misses with a punch to the head.
Cooke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cooke controlling the positon.
Cooke lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Cooke tries to get the hooks in deep but Chernishev pushed the leg off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev tries to break free.
Chernishev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chernishev misses with a low kick.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cooke throws out a leg kick but Chernishev moves out of range and Cooke only half commits.
Cooke fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Chernishev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Cooke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chernishev to the ground. Cooke is now in Chernishev's guard.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chernishev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chernishev is pulling down on Cooke's head. It's preventing any offense from Cooke, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cooke preventing the sweep.
Chernishev managing to control the position.
Samuel Cooke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooke trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Chernishev as he checks the leg kick.
Chernishev swings widly with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cooke misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
Chernishev thuds a left hand into Cooke's body.
Cooke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chernishev if he has to take too many more of those.
Chernishev lands with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Chernishev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cooke.
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chernishev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Chernishev finds it's way through Cooke's defenses.
Cooke throws a body punch but Chernishev moves out of range. #TD#
Cooke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chernishev on his heels. He'll look to pass Chernishev's guard now, I'm sure.
Chernishev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chernishev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cooke controls the pace.#T3#
Cooke pushes down on Chernishev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cooke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chernishev regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chernishev is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cooke wants to sweep here but Chernishev controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cooke holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Chernishev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chernishev is in close to Cooke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cooke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chernishev working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cooke looking to control.
Cooke has Chernishev pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chernishev to score with a decent uppercut.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Chernishev.
Cooke throws a low kick but Chernishev moves out of range easily.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernishev was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Chernishev tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chernishev misses with a body shot.
Cooke scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Chernishev's shoulder, as Chernishev tries to avoid the shot.
Chernishev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chernishev fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chernishev. That did some damage!
Cooke throws a push kick but Chernishev slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Cooke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooke misses with an uppercut. Chernishev saw that one coming.
Chernishev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke is looking to wear down Chernishev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chernishev will feel that in the morning.
Chernishev slips a jab and a cross from Cooke.
Chernishev avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Nice uppercut there from Chernishev.
Cooke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chernishev misses with a body shot.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chernishev misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
so Cooke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cooke wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Chernishev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernishev, not yet.
Cooke trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Cooke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Cooke being controlled here momentarily.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chernishev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cooke.
A punch lands to the side of Cooke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernishev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chernishev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cooke lands with a right hand.
Chernishev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chernishev avoids the body shot from Cooke.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cooke.
Chernishev scores with a jab to the body.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Chernishev.
Cooke misses with a series of wild punches.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Samuel Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a body shot.
Cooke throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chernishev avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cooke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DARE 85
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Wilder. Beautiful body shot.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Cooke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cooke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooke looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Cooke.
Cooke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Cooke misses.
Cooke checks a low kick from Wilder.
Cooke tries to counter by clinching up but Wilder breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder with a jab.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cooke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke controls the position.#T1#
Cooke tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wilder's legs.
Cooke wants to control but Wilder is keeping him busy.
Cooke in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cooke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cooke throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wilder tries to escape but Cooke is in control.
Cooke tries to move to mount but Wilder blocks the move with his legs.
Cooke taking a breather here.
Cooke looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilder is avoiding damage well.
#T3#
Wilder prevents Cooke from improving position.
What's Wilder going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cooke is looking to take a break and control but Wilder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilder lands with a hook. Cooke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilder with a nice cross.#T4#
Wilder throws a leg kick that misses.
And Cooke counters with a quick kick to the body but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
Cooke takes one on the button.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cooke misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilder.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. Cooke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Wilder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilder enables Cooke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Wilder manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cooke taking a breather.
Cooke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilder dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cooke. Wilder shrugs it off though. #CL#
Cooke gets a clinch.
Wilder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cooke tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilder avoids the damage to the body.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Cooke - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Cooke lands a knee to the head.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Cooke blocking some punches.
Cooke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooke swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilder scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Cooke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cooke throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.#CL#
Wilder gets tackled into the cage by Cooke. Cooke maintains the clinch.
Wilder lands with a light punch inside.
Cooke missing with knees to the body.
Cooke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Wilder on the inside.
Cooke lands an elbow inside that Wilder shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cooke looking to throw knees to the head but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Wilder gets through Cooke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Cooke breaks from the clinch.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Wilder with a jab.
Cooke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilder throws a leg kick which misses Cooke's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooke tries to avoid it.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooke.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Wilder gets tackled into the cage by Cooke. Cooke maintains the clinch.
Cooke stalling in the clinch but Wilder improves position.
Cooke blocking some punches.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Cooke misses with an elbow strike.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder lands a hook that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Cooke misses with a knee to the head.
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Cooke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilder blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Cooke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilder prevents it.
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilder tries to throw a body punch but Cooke avoids it by throwing Wilder back against the cage. #BC#
Cooke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wilder throws a leg kick but Cooke checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke is looking to clinch but Wilder is avoiding it.
#CL#
Cooke has managed to clinch.
Wilder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jack Wilder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Wilder.
Knees to the body from Cooke.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilder.
Cooke landing knees to the body.
Wilder is breathing heavily.#T4#
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!
Cooke is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Cooke.
Wilder avoiding damage as Cooke throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Cooke has Wilder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cooke pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wilder tumbling to the mat - Cooke dives into Wilder's guard.
Wilder is pulling down on Cooke's head to control his posture.
Cooke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Wilder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Cooke drives through and clinches with Wilder against the cage.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilder lands with a right to the head.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilder has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cooke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wilder can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilder.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Wilder scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
Wilder takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilder lands a body punch.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilder avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
Good body shot from Wilder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilder avoids it.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooke tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilder avoids the damage to the body.
Wilder scores with a shot to the side of Cooke's head.
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder gets underhooks to prevent Cooke's takedown attempt.
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Cooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Wilder.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilder.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke controlling the action here for a moment.
Wilder takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
Cooke throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Cooke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooke connects with a crisp jab.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke slips a jab from Wilder.
Cooke misses with a leg kick.
Wilder connects with a jab.
Wilder tries to land a leg kick but Cooke saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Jab by Cooke.
Wilder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cooke on the side of the head.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
Wilder misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
It looked like Cooke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilder.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samuel Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Wilder lands a head shot.
Wilder tries to land a leg kick but Cooke saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick from Cooke lands but Wilder takes it in his stride.
Cooke is looking to clinch but Wilder is avoiding it.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Cooke takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Wilder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilder lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
Cooke lands a slapping body shot.
Cooke slips a jab from Wilder.
Cooke is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooke throws a leg kick
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooke misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cooke momentarily.
Cooke fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilder blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilder 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wilder!
A victorious Jack Wilder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Cooke throws an off balance right hand
and Fagan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cooke throws a leg kick
and Fagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke looks to land a left hand but Fagan moved out of range nicely.
Cooke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fagan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fagan staying out of range there.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body
and Fagan counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cooke tries to work over Fagan's front leg with a kick but Fagan checks it.
Samuel Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cooke is looking to slow Fagan down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke throws a leg kick but Fagan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Fagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cooke misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fagan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fagan misses the shot to the body.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Fagan throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Fagan misses the jab.
Fagan swinging wildly here.
Fagan blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Fagan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fagan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Fagan.#T2#
Fagan wants to clinch up but Cooke keeps it at a distance.
Fagan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cooke.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fagan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cooke.
Fagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Cooke pushes Fagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooke effectively controlling the action here.
Fagan lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Fagan.
Fagan misses with a body punch.
Fagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fagan's defenses.
Cooke tries to stall but Fagan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Fagan lands a shot to the body.
Cooke lands an elbow that stopped Fagan in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Cooke manages to break the clinch.
Fagan looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Cooke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fagan blocks a head kick by Cooke.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Fagan looks to land a left hand but Cooke moved out of range nicely.
Cooke tries to clinch but Fagan is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cooke.
Nice jab there from Fagan.
Cooke tries to clinch but Fagan is having none of it.
Fagan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fagan throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fagan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Cooke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fagan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fagan throws out the jab. #CL2#
Cooke drives through and clinches with Fagan against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cooke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fagan is defending well for now.
Fagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fagan digs a right hand underneath Cooke's ribcage. Cooke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Fagan.
Fagan lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Fagan as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fagan.
A knee to the head by Cooke.
Cooke looking to stall.
#BC2#
Cooke manages to break the clinch.
Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fagan throws out the jab.
Fagan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Cooke responds with a good body kick, but Fagan manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paddy Fagan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cooke cracks a nice hook into Fagan's ribs.
Fagan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fagan. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses
and Cooke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Fagan.
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Fagan misses.
Fagan tries to clinch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fagan. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke feints a counter leg kick.
Fagan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cooke slips a straight right by Fagan.
Fagan throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.#T1#
Fagan looks to land a left hand but Cooke moved out of range nicely.
Fagan throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke misses with a double jab
and Fagan counters with a series of strikes. Cooke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fagan misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fagan moves away.
Cooke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cooke thuds a left hand into Fagan's body.
Cooke throws the kick towards the body but Fagan avoids it.
It looked like Fagan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cooke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fagan rather than just go for the knockout.
Cooke tries to clinch but Fagan is having none of it.
Cooke throws a jab when Fagan was well out of range.
Cooke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fagan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.#T2#
Fagan avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Cooke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke jabs at Fagan's body.
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!
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cooke throws a leg kick
and Fagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fagan throws a series of punches but Cooke avoids them all with ease.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fagan.
Cooke lands a nice hook to Fagan's body. Fagan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Fagan misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fagan. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Fagan blocks the low kick.
Fagan throwing a counter right hand but Cooke manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Fagan.
Fagan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Fagan checks it.
Fagan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fagan tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fagan avoids a kick to the body.
Fagan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Fagan is just out of range.
It looked like Fagan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cooke.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Fagan misses the jab.
Cooke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cooke throws a poor cross that misses
and Fagan counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Cooke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fagan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fagan scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke lands a front kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cooke in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cooke tries to clinch but Fagan moves out of range.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Fagan.
Cooke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fagan throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke throws a big counter head kick but Fagan avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Fagan looks to land a left hand but Cooke moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Cooke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooke wants to counter with a clinch but Fagan pushes him away.
Fagan misses with a body shot.
Cooke throws a right hand that misses
letting Fagan counter with a right hand.
Cooke catches Fagan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paddy Fagan is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke misses with an uppercut.
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fagan.
Cooke tries to land a front kick but Fagan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cooke fakes the leg kick and cracks Fagan in the body.
A left lands for Fagan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Cooke looks to move away, Fagan throws a big counter combo but Cooke just gets out of the way.
Fagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cooke lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fagan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fagan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Fagan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Fagan's shoulder, as Fagan tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Cooke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fagan scores with a hook to the body. Cooke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fagan throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Fagan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fagan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cooke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Fagan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Fagan ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Fagan lands a jab to the head.
Fagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fagan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Cooke feints and then cracks Fagan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fagan down.
Cooke tries to bum rush Fagan with a series of wild strikes but Fagan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cooke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fagan's calf.
Cooke feints and then cracks Fagan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fagan down.
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Fagan misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke walks into a left hand.
Cooke tries to land a leg kick but Fagan saw it coming and moves away.
Fagan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cooke counters with a solid body kick.
Cooke throws a lazy body kick
and Fagan counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Cooke misses
enabling Fagan to counter with a crisp jab.
Fagan checks a low kick from Cooke.#T3##CL#
Fagan has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fagan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fagan's brow.
Fagan managing to block the knees to the body from Cooke.
Fagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
I was talking to Fagan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fagan tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fagan pushes Cooke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cooke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fagan lands a nice shot to the body.
Fagan misses with a body punch.
Cooke throws an elbow that misses.
Cooke blocks a body shot from Fagan.
Fagan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the head but Fagan blocks with his arms.
Paddy Fagan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cooke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fagan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fagan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fagan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Fagan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Cooke is rocked!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke wants to stall.
Cooke is still on wobbly legs! Can Fagan finish him?
Fagan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooke looking to slow down the pace here.
Cooke misses with a knee strike.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
Cooke seems to have recovered his senses.
Fagan tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fagan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cooke or not.
Fagan pushes Cooke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fagan tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fagan.
Fagan misses with a body punch.
Fagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fagan is defending well for now.
Fagan avoids the elbow strike from Cooke, against the cage.
Fagan pushes Cooke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Cooke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Cooke misses
letting Fagan counter with a right hand.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Fagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fagan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paddy Fagan!
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Event:
DARE 77
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Bottura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cooke scores with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Cooke moves into the clinch.
Bottura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bottura avoids it.#BC#
Cooke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Bottura feints a counter leg kick.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cooke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bottura. Bottura obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooke stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Bottura saw that one coming.
Bottura lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bottura! But no joy.
Cooke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bottura lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Cooke throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bottura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
And Cooke counters with a quick kick to the body but Bottura blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Cooke.
Cooke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Cooke settles back down.
Bottura throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke counters with a right hand to the body.
Cooke moves out of range of the leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cooke scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Cooke moves out of range easily.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bottura throws out the jab.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Cooke swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura flicks out a counter leg kick but Cooke steps away.
Bottura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Cooke there.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke throws out a leg kick but Bottura moves out of range and Cooke only half commits.
Bottura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cooke misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cooke.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bottura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Cooke wants to slow Bottura down by chopping away at his legs.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke throws a counter high kick but Bottura was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cooke swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Bottura sees coming a mile off.
Bottura looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooke's sensitive parts.
Bottura swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cooke misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Bottura avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Bottura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cooke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bottura will feel that in the morning.
Samuel Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke throws a right hand that Bottura ducks under and follows up with a left that Bottura also avoids with ease.
Bottura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bottura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cooke connects with a high kick.
Cooke throws a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bottura! But no joy.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cooke.
Bottura connects with the punch.
Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Bottura throws a fast counter high kick but Cooke manages to duck under it in time.
Bottura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bottura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooke blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke throws a counter high kick but Bottura was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooke.
Bottura checks a leg kick.
Samuel Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bottura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cookes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cooke motions for Bottura to come forward. Cooke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Cooke misses with a wild combination.
Bottura flicks out a counter leg kick but Cooke steps away.
Cooke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cooke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Cooke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bottura doesn't seem phased though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cooke.
Bottura misses with a low kick as Cooke jumps back.
Bottura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bottura counters with a right hand to the body.
Cooke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cooke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bottura. Cooke shrugs it off though. #T2#
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body
and Bottura counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cooke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cooke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Cooke settles back down.
Bottura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
A big right from Cooke misses.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Cooke.
Bottura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura dips to his left and cracks Cooke with an uppercut!
Cooke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bottura.
Cooke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bottura at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bottura.
Bottura takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cooke moves in looking to clinch but Bottura pushes him off.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke misses with an uppercut.
Bottura is looking to score with low kicks.
Cooke tried to counter with a leg kick but Bottura avoided it.
Bottura feints and then cracks Cooke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooke down.
Cooke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bottura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cooke scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
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!
Cooke moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body
and Bottura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bottura checks a leg kick.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooke takes one to the chin there.
Bottura motions for Cooke to come forward. Bottura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Cooke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Cooke is looking to wear down Bottura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bottura throws a wild body kick that Cooke sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Bottura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bottura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bottura avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Nice shot by Bottura.
Cooke throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cooke lands a leg kick that knocks Bottura off balance momentarily.
Bottura throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bottura checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Bottura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Cooke jabs at Bottura's body.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Cooke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bottura throws a front kick aimed at Cooke's knee but Cooke avoids it well.
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bottura defending well as Cooke loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Bottura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bottura scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooke throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Cooke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke lands a high kick!
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!
Cooke throws a poor cross that misses
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
Bottura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cooke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cooke jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Bottura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bottura lands a jab to Cooke's midsection.
Bottura lands a nice shot that snaps Cooke's head back.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
Cooke takes one on the button.
Cooke lands with a kick to the temple. Bottura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cooke lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T3#
Cooke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cooke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cooke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bottura has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cooke.
Bottura throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cooke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooke.
Bottura throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
No joy there for Bottura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke misses with a body kick. #CL#
Cooke darts in and clinches Bottura up against the cage.
Cooke scores with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Bottura jumps guard.
Cooke is stalling in the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Bottura is looking for a triangle but Cooke pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cooke is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bottura working a defensive guard but Cooke passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caio Bottura.
I think Bottura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Bottura!
Caio Bottura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DARE 70
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Fonseca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Fonseca misses with a straight right.
Fonseca misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Cooke darts in and clinches Fonseca up against the cage.
Cooke wants a takedown but no success here.
Cooke trying to stall but Fonseca improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cooke misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Fonseca breaks the clinch.
Fonseca misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
Cooke tries to land a front kick but Fonseca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Cooke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke trying to control but Fonseca is working from the bottom.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cooke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonseca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cooke is fighting to break Fonseca's control of his arms but Fonseca is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Fonseca is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fonseca being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fonseca misses with a body kick.
Fonseca cracks the inside of Cooke's front leg.
Fonseca has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cooke is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fonseca.
Cooke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cooke throws a series of punches but Fonseca avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Cooke throws a hook to the side of Fonseca's head but Fonseca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fonseca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cooke fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Fonseca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fonseca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fonseca throws a right and a left that Cooke avoids nicely. #T3#
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Fonseca as he connects with a hook.
Cooke scores with a head kick.
Fonseca throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.#TD#
Cooke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fonseca napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cooke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cooke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fonseca keeps working.
Cooke happy to just control the position for now.
Fonseca is not content to let Cooke control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fonseca can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Cooke controls the position.#SUB#
Cooke is trying to get an arm triangle but Fonseca is defending well.
Fonseca seems a little lost for a moment, as Cooke dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Cooke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cooke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cooke taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Fonseca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fonseca misses with a double jab.
Cooke shoots in but Fonseca avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fonseca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fonseca.
It seemed like Fonseca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cooke throws a head kick but Fonseca moves out of range.
Fonseca lands a really nice looking cross but Cooke seems unphased.
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Fonseca tries to score with a low kick but Cooke moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Cooke moves into the clinch successfully.
Cooke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fonseca is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonseca is trying to break the clinch but Cooke has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Fonseca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fonseca misses with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fonseca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fonseca throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Cooke moves away from the strike by Fonseca.
Cooke slips under a jab from Fonseca.#TD#
Cooke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cooke showed some decent athleticism there.
Cooke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cooke is looking to take a break and control but Fonseca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cooke is looking to advance position but Fonseca won't allow it. #T2#
Cooke is keen to just control but Fonseca is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonseca is trying to maintain the position but Cooke is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Cooke there. #SUB#
Cooke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fonseca is looking for a sweep. Cooke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Cooke is controlling the pace.
Cooke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Cooke 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cooke in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cooke is pressing down on Fonseca's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fonseca is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fonseca 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.
Cooke throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fonseca avoids it.
Cooke is looking to slow Fonseca down with leg kicks.
Fonseca misses with a looping left.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooke slips a jab from Fonseca.
Cooke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Fonseca misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fonseca thumps Cooke with a low kick.
Cooke shoots for a double leg takedown but Fonseca sprawls well. He's pushed Cooke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fonseca thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooke tries to land a front kick but Fonseca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cooke throws a body punch but Fonseca moves out of range.
Fonseca misses with an uppercut
and Cooke counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Cooke dives in and scores a takedown into Fonseca's guard.
Fonseca keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Cooke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cooke trying to control but Fonseca is working from the bottom. #T1#
Fonseca wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fonseca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fonseca not doing much here.
Juan Fonseca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cooke keeping hold of Fonseca's head, controlling as best he can.
Cooke wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Cooke wants to control but Fonseca is keeping busy.
Cooke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fonseca's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fonseca's back!
Cooke is hanging on to Fonseca's back as he tries to escape.
Fonseca is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cooke.
Cooke is landing with strikes from the back.
Cooke controlling from the back.#T4#
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFA 84 Vermeulen Vs Murphy
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Salieri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salieri jabs Cooke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salieri is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Cooke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salieri is trying to defend but Cooke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cooke wants to control but Salieri is keeping him busy.
Cooke moves nicely into side control.
Cooke remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke wants to control but Salieri is keeping him busy. #T1#
Salieri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cooke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Cooke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cooke working the head with strikes.
Cooke working away.
Cooke trying to control the position but Salieri is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Salieri's face as Cooke controls the position.
Cooke working the head and body with strikes.
Salieri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cooke working the ground and pound. #T2#
Cooke trying to control the position but Salieri is working away.
Salieri prevents Cooke from improving position. #SUB#
Cooke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Salieri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Salieri is looking to reverse the position.
Cooke trying to control the action but Salieri is working from the bottom. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Salieri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salieri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cooke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cooke working the ground and pound but Salieri is defending the strikes.
Cooke is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salieri's shoulder. That is not cool.
Salieri is not content to let Cooke control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Salieri prevents Cooke from improving position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salieri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cooke off and has taken his back!
Cooke tries to break free.
Cooke turns into Salieri and is now in his guard.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Salieri keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA inform us that Salieri has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Salieri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Salieri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooke counters with a nice leg kick.
Salieri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Cooke takes the fight into the clinch.
Cooke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salieri is defending well for now.#BC#
Cooke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cookes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salieri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooke.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Cooke throws a solid leg kick but Salieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooke.
Cooke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cooke rushes Salieri and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Salieri manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Salieri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salieri tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cooke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cooke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salieri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salieri can do to turn this around?
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Salieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samuel Cooke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salieri controlling Cooke's posture.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salieri swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cooke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Cooke is trying to get an arm triangle but Salieri is defending well.
Cooke with the ground and pound but Salieri regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cooke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Salieri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Salieri working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Salieri pulls Cooke in to control the position.
Cooke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salieri is keeping the position for now.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Salieri keeps moving.
Salieri is pulling down on Cooke's head. It's preventing any offense from Cooke, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salieri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cooke stuns Salieri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooke throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Salieri counters with a shoot takedown. Cooke fights it but they end up in guard.
Salieri looking to sit in guard and control but Cooke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Salieri keeping full guard, as Cooke tries to pass.
Cooke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cooke passes into half guard.
Cooke uses his free foot to push down on Salieri's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Salieri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Salieri fails to land with a series of punches.
Salieri looks to land a combination but Cooke avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Cooke there.
Salieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salieri throws a right and a left that Cooke avoids nicely.
Cooke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Salieri throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salieri lands a lovely overhand right.
Salieri avoids a kick to the body.
Cooke throws a leg kick which misses Salieri's front leg but catches the back leg as Salieri tries to avoid it.
Salieri connects with a leg kick. Cooke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Salieri throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salieri throws out the jab.
Cooke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salieri throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side.
Cooke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salieri sprawls and moves away.
Salieri throws a right and a left that Cooke avoids nicely.
Cooke throws a big counter combination but Salieri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1##TD#
Cooke drives through with a takedown into Salieri's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salieri looking to control.
Salieri keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Salieri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooke is looking to pass into half guard but Salieri pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Salieri is in guard.#REVB#
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salieri throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Salieri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salieri looking to sit in guard and control but Cooke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cooke is stalling in the full guard.
Salieri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Salieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salieri is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Salieri looking to control.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Salieri is keeping the position.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Salieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antonio Salieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cooke looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salieri swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cooke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Cooke pushes Salieri up against the cage in a clinch.
Salieri trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Cooke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cooke working Salieri over with knees to the body.#BC#
Cooke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salieri.
Salieri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Cooke throws a head kick but Salieri moves out of range.
Cooke throws a right hand that Salieri ducks under and follows up with a left that Salieri also avoids with ease.
Salieri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cooke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
Our winner, Samuel Cooke, 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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Event:
EFA 80 Murphy vs Samuals
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Pesonen misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Pesonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pesonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pesonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pesonen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pesonen. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick from Pesonen lands but Cooke takes it in his stride.
Pesonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cooke lands with a shot to the body.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Pesonen.
Cooke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pesonen throws a leg kick which misses Cooke's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooke tries to avoid it.
Pesonen wants to slow Cooke down by chopping away at his legs.
Pesonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab by Cooke.
A nice combination there by Cooke.
#T1#
Good work by Pesonen as he checks the leg kick.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Pesonen tenderised Cooke's leg. Cooke is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from Pesonen finds it's target.
Pesonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pesonen misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Pesonen misses.
Pesonen motions for Cooke to come forward. Pesonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pesonen throws a front kick that sends Cooke stumbling back into the cage.
Pesonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Cooke lands a nice hook to Pesonen's body. Pesonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cooke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pesonen misses with the body kick
and Cooke counters with a nice body shot.
Pesonen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pesonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Cooke dives in and scores a takedown into Pesonen's guard.
Pesonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cooke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Pesonen.#SUB#
Cooke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Pesonen working for a triangle but Cooke defends it easily.
Cooke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pesonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB#
Pesonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cooke won't allow Pesonen to sweep him here.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Pesonen keeps moving.
Pesonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooke is one step ahead there.
Pesonen keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Cooke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pesonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Cooke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cooke is trying to control. Pesonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pesonen wants to control but Cooke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cooke in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Cooke 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.
Pesonen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pesonen looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jallu Pesonen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pesonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke punishes Pesonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Cooke throws a jab when Pesonen was well out of range.
Cooke misses with a looping left.
Pesonen throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Cooke moves forwards but Pesonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Pesonen clinches with his opponent.
Cooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pesonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
Pesonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cooke manages to break the clinch.
Cooke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pesonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch but Pesonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.
Cooke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pesonen with a body shot.
Pesonen blocks the body kick.
Cooke throws a body punch but Pesonen moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Pesonen #TD2#
and Cooke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Cooke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pesonen keeps working.
Cooke prevents Pesonen from improving his position.
Cooke trying to control the action but Pesonen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pesonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Pesonen looking for submissions off his back.
Pesonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Cooke is keen to just control but Pesonen is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cooke connects with a nice short shot to Pesonen's temple.
Cooke wants to pass to mount but Pesonen is defending the position. #SUB#
Pesonen looking for submissions off his back.
Pesonen is not content to let Cooke control the position.
Cooke not doing much here.
Cooke passes into side control, despite Pesonen's attempt to control the position.
Pesonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Cooke tries to roll over but Pesonen keeps him under control.
Cooke wants to control but Pesonen is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke wants to get back to full guard.
Pesonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cooke is looking for a sweep. Pesonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pesonen trying to pass the guard but Cooke defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cooke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pesonen preventing the sweep.
Pesonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a triangle but Pesonen pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Cooke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pesonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pesonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cooke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pesonen is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pesonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pesonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pesonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cooke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pesonen connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Cooke closes the distance and pushes Pesonen back into the cage.
Cooke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pesonen is defending well for now.
A short right from Pesonen. #BC#
Pesonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Pesonen.
Pesonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Pesonen. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pesonen. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke feints and then cracks Pesonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pesonen down.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Pesonen saw that one coming.
Pesonen missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Pesonen misses. #T1#
Pesonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Pesonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pesonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jallu Pesonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a low kick but Cooke moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Pesonen gets caught flat footed, as Cooke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pesonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cooke is looking to control Pesonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cooke avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Cooke is defending against the submission attempts here by Pesonen.
#SUB#
Pesonen is trying to work for a kimura but Cooke is defending well.
#T2#
Cooke wants to get back to full guard but Pesonen has passed into side control.
Cooke gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pesonen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cooke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke wants to control but Pesonen postures up.#T3##SUB#
Pesonen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pesonen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Cooke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Pesonen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cooke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cooke trying to control from half guard but Pesonen is working away. #SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pesonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pesonen keeping full guard, as Cooke tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jallu Pesonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pesonen 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jallu Pesonen!
Jallu Pesonen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
EFA 70 Kingi vs The Human
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
A left lands for McCarthy.
Cooke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch lands to the side of Cooke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cooke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCarthy on the side of the head.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Cooke coming out on top.
McCarthy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCarthy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cooke to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke connects with a body shot.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from McCarthy is predictable there
and Cooke counters with a low kick, right behind McCarthy 's knee.
An inside leg kick lands from McCarthy.
McCarthy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cooke.#T1#
McCarthy misses with a jab to the body
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooke is looking to clinch.
Cooke thumps McCarthy with a low kick.
Cooke scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
Cooke lands with a right and another and another! McCarthy is in big trouble! Cooke lands again and this time it's lights out for McCarthy! A quality knockout there for Cooke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
EFA 48 Locke vs Kingi
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Grieg closes the distance and clinches up with Cooke, looking for a takedown. Grieg pushes Cooke against the cage but Cooke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grieg's corner calls for a 1-2. Grieg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grieg scores with a jab.
Samuel Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Grieg sees coming a mile off.
Cooke misses with an uppercut
and Grieg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Cooke is rocked!
Grieg throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Cooke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Cooke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grieg avoids the head kick by Cooke.
#CL2#
Grieg takes the fight into the clinch.
Grieg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grieg lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grieg scores with a shot to the side of Cooke's head.
Cooke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grieg tries to throw a body punch but Cooke avoids it by throwing Grieg back against the cage.
Grieg unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cooke! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Grieg is unloading with more strikes now! Cooke drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edvard Grieg!
A victorious Edvard Grieg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EFA 40 Turner vs Kingi
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Cooke throws a push kick but Egyptian slaps the foot to one side.
Egyptian is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cooke scores with a nice right hand.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
Egyptian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Egyptian is looking for the big counter here.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian scores with a sloppy right hand. Cooke should have avoided that one.
Egyptian jabs at Cooke's body.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Egyptian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cooke throws an off balance right hand
and Egyptian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Egyptian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Egyptian avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Cooke misses.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Cooke avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Cooke misses with a hook
and Egyptian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Egyptian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cooke with a body shot.
Egyptian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cooke.
Egyptian unleashes a big counter combination but Cooke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cooke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cooke leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Osiris Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
Egyptian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooke is able to avoid easily.
Egyptian jabs Cooke to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Cooke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooke's sensitive parts.
Cooke looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Egyptian stuffs the takedown attempt from Cooke. Cooke gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Egyptian checks a leg kick.
Egyptian blocks a head kick by Cooke.
Cooke scores with a head kick. Egyptian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Cooke throws a series of strikes that have Egyptian backpedaling.
Cooke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Egyptian checks the leg kick.
Egyptian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cookes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Egyptian cracks the inside of Cooke's front leg.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Egyptian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Egyptian tenderised Cooke's leg. Cooke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Egyptian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Egyptian throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Cooke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Cooke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cooke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Egyptian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cooke wants to control but Egyptian is keeping him busy.
Egyptian is trying is best to control the position here.
Cooke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cooke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Egyptian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Egyptian is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cooke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Egyptian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Egyptian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Egyptian swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Egyptian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Cooke with that takedown attempt.
Egyptian misses with the combination.
Egyptian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
#T1#
Cooke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Egyptian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cooke misses with a left hand
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Egyptian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cooke's calf.
Egyptian cracks Cooke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cooke is defended easily by Egyptian.
Egyptian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cooke with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Cooke throws a big counter combination but Egyptian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Egyptian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Egyptian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Egyptian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Osiris Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Cooke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Egyptian controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Egyptian preventing the sweep.
Egyptian stays in close to Cooke's body and controls the position.
Cooke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Egyptian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cooke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Egyptian has managed to get both his arms back between Cooke's legs - danger averted.
Egyptian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Egyptian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cooke working for a triangle but Egyptian defends it easily.
Egyptian looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Egyptian stopping the sweep attempt from Cooke.
Cooke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Egyptian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke throws a low kick but Egyptian avoids it.
Cooke lands a really nice looking cross but Egyptian seems unphased.
Egyptian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooke at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Osiris Egyptian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Cooke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Egyptian has time to react.
Samuel Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke scores with a head kick. Egyptian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A punch lands to the side of Cooke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cooke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Egyptian.
Cooke looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
Cooke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Egyptian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
Cooke throws the kick towards the body but Egyptian avoids it.
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
A low kick from Cooke is predictable there
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooke shoots for a double leg takedown but Egyptian sprawls well. He's pushed Cooke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Egyptian lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Egyptian cracks a nice hook into Cooke's ribs.
We've been told by Cooke's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Egyptian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke motions for Egyptian to come forward. Cooke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cooke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Egyptian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Egyptian lands with a nice body punch.
Egyptian stuns Cooke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooke shoots in looking for a takedown. Egyptian tries to sprawl out of it but Cooke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Egyptian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Egyptian misses with a lunging right hand
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Egyptian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
Egyptian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Cooke is rocked!#T3#
Egyptian punishes Cooke's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Cooke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooke closes the distance and clinches up with Egyptian, looking for a takedown. Cooke pushes Egyptian against the cage but Egyptian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooke throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cooke's knee momentarily.
Cooke gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Egyptian gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osiris Egyptian!
Osiris Egyptian is the new lightweight champion!
Osiris Egyptian decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EFA 33 Vasilevskiy vs Garret
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Singha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singha.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Singha misses with a straight left.
Cooke scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Cooke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Cooke has hold of Singha's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Singha seems comfortable defending it but Cooke has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Singha is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Singha is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cooke couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Samuel Cooke made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knockdown Clothes and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
EFA 23 Cooke vs Tempest
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Cooke.
Cooke tries for a takedown but Tempest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cooke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tempest throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke throws a jab when Tempest was well out of range.
Tempest is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Cooke misses with an uppercut.
Tempest swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooke lands with an uppercut that bounces Tempest off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Joey Tempest has been cut.
Cooke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Tempest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tempest.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tempest.
Cooke closes the distance and clinches up with Tempest, looking for a takedown. Cooke pushes Tempest against the cage but Tempest circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cooke scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tempest scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tempest blocks a jab.
Cooke keeps the fight on the outside.
Tempest scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1##TD#
Cooke shoots in and bounces Tempest off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tempest wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cooke manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cooke in particular looking to stall.
Cooke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Tempest is looking to escape.
Cooke working Tempest over with strikes.
Cooke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cooke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cooke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tempest wants to get back to his feet.
Cooke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Cooke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cooke controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Cooke has control of Tempest's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tempest regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cooke misses with a head shot.
Cooke punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Cooke looking to finish Tempest with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tempest!#SUB#
Cooke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tempest is surviving well by controlling Cooke's body position as best he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke cracks Tempest with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cooke lands a big shot there that rocks Tempest but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Cooke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB#
Cooke with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cooke postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tempest bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Cooke and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Samuel Cooke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EFA 14 Kelly vs Carpenter
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Cooke keeps it at a distance.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooke is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Diaz takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Cooke closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Cooke is looking for a takedown.
Diaz trying to land knees to the body.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz is trying to push Cooke away but Cooke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cooke throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Cooke.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ragnar Diaz has been cut.
Cooke looking for a takedown.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Diaz tries to move into range but Cooke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz moves out of range as Cooke strikes.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke's coach down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cooke's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke throws a fast counter high kick but Diaz manages to duck under it in time.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Cooke avoids it well.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Cooke circles away.
Cooke throws a big counter head kick but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Cooke moved out of range nicely.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Cooke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Diaz misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Cooke feints the counter takedown.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cooke.
Ragnar Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Cooke.
Cooke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Cooke misses.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Cooke is controlling him.#BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Cooke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cooke somewhat.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cooke lands a head shot.#CL2#
Cooke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Cooke blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Cooke.
Cooke has Diaz pressed against the cage.
Diaz wants to break free but Cooke has control.
#T3##BC2#
Cooke manages to break the clinch.
Cooke throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz slips under a jab from Cooke.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
Diaz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ragnar Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Cooke on that attempt.
Diaz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cooke manages to circle out of the way.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cooke momentarily.
#ROC#
Cooke is rocked!
Cooke throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Cooke is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Cooke misses with the combination.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Cooke seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Cooke slips a straight right by Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Cooke has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cooke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Cooke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cooke!
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cooke lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Diaz clinches up with Cooke and pushes him back against the cage.
Cooke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cooke tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD2#
Cooke feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Cooke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cooke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cooke. That one must have hurt.
Cooke tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Cooke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cooke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cooke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Cooke rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Cooke.
No joy there for Cooke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Cooke looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Cooke drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Cooke stops Diaz from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cooke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Cooke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Cooke trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Cooke isn't so interested in that idea.
Cooke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cooke manages to pass to side control.
Diaz is not content to let Cooke control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz tries to roll over but Cooke keeps him under control.
Diaz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cooke.
Cooke won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Diaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diaz tries to get out of the position.
Cooke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooke's guard. #REVR#
Diaz is looking to stand up but Cooke won't let him.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cooke on the ground.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cooke pushes a forearm under Diaz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Diaz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke is the new lightweight champion!
Samuel Cooke took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Power Matrix Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
EFA 3 Pavlov vs Terror
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Cooke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Roger Rollins has been cut.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Rollins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#
Rollins is rocked!#TD2#
Cooke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oh Rollins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooke stalling. #SU2#
Cooke escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cooke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rollins circles away quickly and effectively.
Rollins seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Cooke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Cooke decides to return to a standing position.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Rollins moves out of range easily.
Cooke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1##CL2#
Cooke moves into the clinch.
Cooke lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch.
Cooke closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rollins out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Cooke!
An out of breath and clearly excited Samuel Cooke thanked Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
FFA 41: Wreckage
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Ray throws a nice looking combination but Cooke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ray throws a series of punches but Cooke moves out of range.
Ray scores with the left hand. Cooke knows he should have avoided that one.
Ray takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Marus Ray has been cut.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Ray does no damage.
Cooke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cooke throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Ray counters by moving into the clinch.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.#BC2#
Ray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ray is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ray throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooke misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Ray's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cooke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Ray tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Cooke.
Cooke throws a good cross that connects.
Cooke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ray's sensitive parts.
Cooke dodges the punch combination from Ray.
Ray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samuel Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Ray is rocked!
Cooke lands a big right hook! Ray looks hurt but is still standing! Cooke lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Ray falls down and Cooke dives in with a huge hammer fist! Ray's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Cooke runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Marus Ray was interviewed post fight and said 'It's my way or the highway!'.
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Event:
FFA 35: Pandemonium
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Cooke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allan Jr pinned against the cage. Allan Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Cooke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Allan Jr to the mat! Allan Jr manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Allan Jr is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cooke is pulling down on Allan Jr's head to control his posture.
Allan Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Cooke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cooke looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Allan Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Allan Jr keeping full guard, as Cooke tries to pass. #SUB#
Allan Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cooke defends it easily.
Allan Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Allan Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Allan Jr has momentary wrist control but Cooke slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Allan Jr keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Cooke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cooke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cooke preventing the sweep.
Allan Jr keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Allan Jr is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Cooke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allan Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Allan Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Cooke wants to stand but Allan Jr is controlling the position.
Allan Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Cooke working for a triangle but Allan Jr defends it easily.
Allan Jr wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allan Jr postures up in Cooke's guard and throws a big left but Cooke blocks it. #SUB2#
Cooke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allan Jr defends it easily.
Cooke wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Allan Jr is now in half guard.
Allan Jr content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooke tries to get to full guard but Allan Jr has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke 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.
#R2#
Cooke dives in and grabs Allan Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allan Jr pushes down on Cooke's head and hops out.
Cooke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allan Jr.
Cooke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Allan Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allan Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Allan Jr throws the kick towards the body but Cooke avoids it.
Allan Jr is looking to chop away at Cooke's legs.
Allan Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Allan Jr. #TD2#
Cooke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Allan Jr is looking to improve his position.
Allan Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cooke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke wants to control but Allan Jr is keeping him busy. #T1#
Allan Jr wants to improve his position but Cooke is controlling well.
Cooke is pressing down on Allan Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Allan Jr is holding on for now.
Cooke is trying to control the action in half guard but Allan Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cooke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Allan Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sweat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Allan Jr gets full guard.
Cooke throws a big elbow that misses.
Cooke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Samuel Cooke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Allan Jr is pulling down on Cooke's head. It's preventing any offense from Cooke, at least for the moment.
Allan Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooke is one step ahead there. #T2#
Cooke throwing strikes from guard but Allan Jr blocks nicely.
Allan Jr pulls Cooke in close to prevent any damage.
Cooke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Allan Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cooke keeping full guard, as Allan Jr tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cooke has his foot on Allan Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allan Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##ES2#
Cooke has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Allan Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Cooke has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Allan Jr's waist but Allan Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cooke off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Allan Jr misses its target.
Cooke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses
and Allan Jr counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Cooke out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Allan Jr is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zack Allan Jr!
Zack Allan Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FFA 30: Del Rio vs Mills
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Cooke slips a jab and a cross from Doniecki.
#CL#
Cooke clinches up with Doniecki and pushes him back against the cage.
Cooke landing knees to the head.
Doniecki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cooke lands an elbow just above Doniecki 's eye.
Cooke lands a damaging elbow.
Cooke controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Cooke wants the takedown. Doniecki is fighting it off but Cooke persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Doniecki's guard against the cage.
Cooke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cooke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cooke postures up in Doniecki's guard and throws a big left but Doniecki blocks it.
Cooke passes into half guard. #T1#
Doniecki has hold of Cooke's hands but Cooke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cooke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Cooke seems to be working for a kimura but Doniecki defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Doniecki taking some punishment here, with Cooke in his half guard.
Cooke uses his free foot to push down on Doniecki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Doniecki.
Cooke controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Cooke working for a submission but Doniecki is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Doniecki is bucking up trying to escape but Cooke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cooke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Doniecki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cooke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doniecki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
You get the feeling that Doniecki really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cooke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cooke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Cooke with shots to the head and body - Doniecki looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cooke landing strikes from the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doniecki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cooke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Cooke looking to isolate an arm here. Doniecki doesn't see it coming and as Cooke extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Cooke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
FFA 25:
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Cooke sends Bailey crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cooke is motioning to the referee to let Bailey up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Bailey is rocked!
Bailey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cooke's head.
Bailey is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooke finish him?
Cooke cracks Bailey on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bailey falls backwards against the cage. Cooke follows up with more strikes that drop Bailey to his knees. Cooke keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bailey! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Ray Bailey had this to say: 'i'll be back bigger, better and stronger. I'll fight anybody anywhere bitches'.
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Event:
FFA 20: Studge vs Heathen
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Cooke moves out of range as Allan Jr throws a body kick.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Allan Jr circles away.
#CL2#
Cooke clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cooke has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Allan Jr is working Cooke over against the cage.#BC#
Allan Jr breaks the clinch.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Allan Jr circles away.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Allan Jr. That's going to slow Cooke down.
Cooke is looking to clinch but Allan Jr is avoiding it.
Allan Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cooke takes a step back to recover.
Allan Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cooke. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Allan Jr circles away.
Cooke throws a jab when Allan Jr was well out of range.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Allan Jr circles away.
#T1#
Cooke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Allan Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr is looking to chop away at Cooke's legs.
Cooke throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Allan Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Cooke is looking to reverse the position.
Cooke can't do much from the bottom here.
Cooke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Allan Jr off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Cooke tightening his grip on Allan Jr, looking for the choke. #T2#
Cooke is controlling the position but Allan Jr somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Allan Jr moves into full guard.
Cooke trying to control but Allan Jr is working from the bottom.
Allan Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Allan Jr prevents Cooke from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Cooke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Allan Jr passes into side control!
Cooke gets back to half guard.
Allan Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Allan Jr working Cooke over with strikes.
Allan Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Allan Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cooke is holding on to half guard well.
Allan Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Allan Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Cooke is pressing down on Allan Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Cooke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cooke trying to keep a closed guard but Allan Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Allan Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Allan Jr distracts Cooke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Allan Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Allan Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cooke's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Allan Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cooke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allan Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke tries to clinch up.
Allan Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
Allan Jr scores with a hook to the body. Cooke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cooke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cooke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Allan Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cooke scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooke.#CL2#
Cooke clinches. #BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Allan Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cooke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Allan Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke throws a head kick but Allan Jr moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allan Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zack Allan Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke moves out of range of the leg kick from Allan Jr.
A little jabbing left from Cooke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Cooke blocks the low kick.
Allan Jr blocks a jab.
Cooke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cooke throws a jab when Allan Jr was well out of range.
Allan Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Allan Jr!
Cooke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allan Jr tries to score with a low kick but Cooke moves his leg out of the way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Allan Jr, right into the meat.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Allan Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Allan Jr does it's job there.
Cooke is looking to clinch.
Samuel Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooke.
Allan Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Cooke is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Cooke as Allan Jr shoots in.
Zack Allan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Allan Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Allan Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allan Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Allan Jr misses with a body kick.
Allan Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Cooke throws a big counter head kick but Allan Jr avoids it with no problem.
Cooke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Cooke has closed the distance and engaged Allan Jr in a clinch.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cooke takes a shot to the head.
Cooke throws an elbow that misses.
Allan Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Allan Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action.
Cooke is trying to maintain a safe position but Allan Jr gets an underhook and turns Cooke into the cage.
Cooke lands with a short shot to the head.
Allan Jr tries a body shot but Cooke blocks it.
Nice elbow from Cooke. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allan Jr's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Allan Jr has Cooke pushed against the cage.
Allan Jr lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allan Jr's brow.
Cooke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Allan Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allan Jr jumps guard but Cooke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cooke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Cooke breaks from the clinch.
Allan Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Allan Jr throws a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Cooke looks to land a right hand but Allan Jr moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Cooke as Allan Jr shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Allan Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allan Jr tried to score with a low kick but Cooke checks it.
Cooke thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Cooke misses with a head kick.
Allan Jr moves away from the strike by Cooke.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch but Allan Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Cooke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cooke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Allan Jr drives through with a takedown into Cooke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cooke wants to get back to his feet but Allan Jr passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allan Jr drops an elbow to the side of Cooke's head.
Allan Jr stops Cooke from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Allan Jr. #SUB2#
Cooke looking for submissions off his back.
Allan Jr prevents Cooke from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Allan Jr dominated that second round.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Allan Jr scores with a leg kick.
#KD#
Allan Jr lands a big head kick that sends Cooke tumbling to the mat! Allan Jr takes a step backwards and waves Cooke back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Cooke is rocked!
Allan Jr drops Cooke with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cooke! Allan Jr dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Allan Jr!
A very excited looking Zack Allan Jr 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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Event:
FFA 14: Ekaku vs Soze
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cooke moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Cooke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Cooke.#CL2#
Cooke clinches.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cooke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Brown has been cut.
The referee calls for Cooke to work.
#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cooke pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown is trying to drag Cooke to the mat but Cooke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Cooke is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cooke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cooke lands an elbow inside.
Cooke is struggling to control the position.
Cooke misses with a knee strike.
Cooke pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cooke is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cooke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Cooke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Cooke clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Cooke has him pressed against the cage.
Brown letting Cooke take a breather here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cooke.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samuel Cooke.#CL2#
Cooke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cooke manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cooke pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown tries to break free but Cooke pushes him back against the cage.
Cooke is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cooke with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Cooke lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
Cooke misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cooke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.#CL2#
Cooke closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Cooke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samuel Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cooke as he jumps to the side.
Cooke lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown misses with a hook.#T4##CL2#
Cooke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Cooke gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cooke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cooke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.#CL2#
Cooke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Cooke clinches with his opponent.
Cooke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cooke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cooke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Cooke gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cooke manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cooke darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cooke smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cooke moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cooke. #T1#
A body shot lands from Cooke.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Cooke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cooke.
#BC2#
Cooke breaks from the clinch.
Cooke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Cooke forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Cooke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
It seemed like Cooke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!#CUT2#
Antonio Brown's cut is getting worse.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Cooke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Cooke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cooke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Cooke lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke has Brown pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Cooke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cooke has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple.
Cooke lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Antonio Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Cooke pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samuel Cooke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.#CL2#
Cooke forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Cooke working Brown over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Cooke has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cooke lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Cooke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Cooke drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Cooke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
Jeez, Antonio Brown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Samuel Cooke and Ali Jamal. Chooooooooon! I think Cooke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. Jamal has chosen Re-Rewind as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Cooke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ali Jamal!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jamal tries to pull guard but Cooke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jamal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cooke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cooke tightens his grip and picks Jamal up, before dumping him to the ground. Jamal manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cooke (2) vs (0) Jamal
Jamal is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cooke throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jamal's body to avoid the submission. Jamal has instead reached around Cooke's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jamal arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ali Jamal!
Ali Jamal is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Ali Jamal 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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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Samuel Cooke and Fred Jivinen. Cooke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. Jivinen has chosen SpaceGhostPurrp - Make Her Say (Dark R&B) (IntoXXXicated) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Cooke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Fred Jivinen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cooke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cooke has Jivinen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cooke pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jivinen tumbling to the mat - Cooke dives into Jivinen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cooke (2) vs (0) Jivinen
Jivinen looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke passes Jivinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jivinen is looking to improve his position.
Cooke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jivinen actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke is working for a kimura but Jivinen is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort.
Cooke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jivinen is just riding it out for now. Cooke eventually gives up the hold.
Jivinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jivinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Jivinen is retaining full guard.
Jivinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jivinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cooke controls the pace.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Jivinen is keeping the position.
Cooke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jivinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (2) vs (2) Jivinen
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jivinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooke is retaining full guard.
Cooke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jivinen defends well.
Jivinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jivinen advances to half guard.
Cooke is trying to control but can't.
Jivinen is keen to just control but Cooke is a slippery customer.
Jivinen is thwarting Cooke's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jivinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cooke actively working from the bottom here.
Cooke has a hand on Jivinen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jivinen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (2) vs (5) Jivinen
Cooke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jivinen is looking to work his way around to Cooke's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jivinen tries to control but Cooke wriggling away.
Cooke wants to hold on but Jivinen pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cooke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jivinen wants to control but Cooke is keeping him busy.
Cooke is looking to improve his position.
Cooke has his hands clasped together around Jivinen's back. He's all about the action.
Cooke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cooke is looking to control Jivinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cooke avoid being mounted?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cooke actively working from the bottom here.
Cooke is doing well to control the position and prevent Jivinen from advancing to side control.
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jivinen pulls his head out easily.
Cooke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jivinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jivinen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cooke (6) vs (5) Jivinen
Cooke has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cooke 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.
Jivinen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cooke's arms.
Cooke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jivinen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cooke gets his way!
Cooke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jivinen breaks Cooke's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (6) vs (7) Jivinen
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cooke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cooke looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooke, not yet.
Cooke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jivinen defends well.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Jivinen from controlling successfully.
Cooke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (8) vs (7) Jivinen
Cooke is looking for a kimura here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jivinen is pressing down on Cooke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cooke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jivinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Cooke controlling the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cooke 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.
Cooke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cooke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jivinen sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cooke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jivinen tries to get to full guard but Cooke has control of the leg.
Cooke not doing much here.
Cooke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jivinen for as long as he can get away with.
Jivinen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cooke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cooke 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.
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jivinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cooke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jivinen trying to control but Cooke postures up.
Cooke is controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cooke.
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jivinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cooke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cooke takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Samuel Cooke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Samuel Cooke and Tom McIntyre. Chooooooooon! I think Cooke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. McIntyre has chosen Rzabka • Człowiek Rap prod. by @Zdrowus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Cooke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tom McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cooke pushes McIntyre up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooke tightens his grip and picks McIntyre up, before dumping him to the ground. McIntyre manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cooke (2) vs (0) McIntyre
Cooke is pushing down on McIntyre's leg trying to pass to half guard. McIntyre is fighting to maintain full guard but Cooke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cooke works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (5) vs (0) McIntyre
Cooke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McIntyre is looking to escape.
Cooke controlling from the full mount.
McIntyre manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McIntyre keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke wants to work for an arm triangle but McIntyre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cooke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (8) vs (0) McIntyre
Cooke controlling his opponent.
Cooke wants to take McIntyre's back but he can't do it this time.
Cooke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cooke fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cooke avoids the attempt from McIntyre to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McIntyre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cooke is trying to control the action in half guard but McIntyre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cooke tries to pass the half guard into mount. McIntyre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cooke not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre trying to control from the bottom.
Cooke prevents McIntyre from improving his position.
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura but McIntyre is defending well.
McIntyre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooke pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke wants to take a breather but McIntyre is having none of it.
Cooke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McIntyre is trying to get back to full guard.
Cooke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cooke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McIntyre is just riding it out for now. Cooke eventually gives up the hold.
Cooke is working for a kimura but McIntyre is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre trying to control here.
Cooke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cooke 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.
McIntyre won't allow Cooke to pass to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McIntyre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cooke.
McIntyre trying to get back to full guard but Cooke takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (11) vs (0) McIntyre
McIntyre wants to control but Cooke is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is working for a guillotine from mount but McIntyre frees his head quite easily.
Cooke with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McIntyre is looking to improve his position but Cooke isn't that keen on the idea.
McIntyre tries to hold on but Cooke pushes him away.
McIntyre gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cooke content to control rather than advance.
McIntyre is in trouble now - Cooke has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (14) vs (0) McIntyre
McIntyre is desperately trying to improve his position but Cooke has a good base and remains in mount.
Cooke trying to control but McIntyre is having none of it.
Cooke prevents McIntyre from getting the reversal.
Cooke looking to control but McIntyre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McIntyre is still trying to improve position.
Cooke swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McIntyre is now in Cooke's guard. A big mistake from Cooke there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (14) vs (2) McIntyre
Cooke working for submissions but it's allowed McIntyre to get to half guard.
Cooke wants to control but McIntyre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in The Bear's Den ($300) inform me that McIntyre has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McIntyre pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McIntyre pulls his head out easily.
McIntyre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cooke controlling the position for now.
McIntyre is pressing down on Cooke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cooke is holding on for now.
McIntyre is keen to just control but Cooke is a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is looking for a sweep. McIntyre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McIntyre is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
McIntyre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cooke sees it coming and defends easily.
Cooke holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cooke trying to control from the bottom.
Cooke tries to roll over but McIntyre keeps him under control.
McIntyre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cooke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McIntyre.
McIntyre looks winded!
McIntyre wants to control but Cooke is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is trying to get back to full guard.
Cooke trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McIntyre manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (14) vs (5) McIntyre
Cooke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cooke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (16) vs (5) McIntyre
Cooke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McIntyre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cooke has McIntyre in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (16) vs (7) McIntyre
Cooke trying to keep a closed guard but McIntyre is proving a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cooke has McIntyre pulled in close to control his posture.
Cooke keeping full guard, as McIntyre tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McIntyre stays in close to Cooke's body and controls the position.
Cooke has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McIntyre doesn't defend quickly enough and Cooke has managed to lock this one up! Can McIntyre escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cooke on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Cooke!
A less than humble Samuel Cooke misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn and Samuel Cooke. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cooke's choice of entrance music: Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cooke moves into the clinch successfully.
Cooke has clasped his hands together around Penn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Penn (0) vs (4) Cooke
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Cooke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well.
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Penn wants to improve his position but Cooke is controlling well.
Cooke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cooke is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cooke to get the leverage.
Penn tries to roll over but Cooke keeps him under control.
Cooke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Penn is staying active underneath Cooke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cooke in particular looking to stall.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke trying to move into half guard but instead Penn has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (4) Cooke
Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Cooke looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooke, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cooke looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Cooke looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cooke manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (6) Cooke
Cooke is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Cooke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cooke trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cooke seems to be looking for submissions.
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort.
Cooke not doing much here.
Penn won't allow Cooke to pass to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort.
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooke.
Cooke is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Cooke moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (9) Cooke
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
Cooke is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is trying to escape the position but Cooke is controlling the position.
Cooke is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cooke is staying tight to Penn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cooke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cooke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Penn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cooke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cooke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cooke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Cooke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cooke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cooke tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn trying to remain calm as Cooke controls from the top position.
Cooke gets to mount! Penn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (2) vs (11) Cooke
Cooke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cooke pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cooke looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cooke prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
Cooke moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Penn (2) vs (14) Cooke
Cooke keeps control of the position easily here as Penn tries to buck him off.
Penn trying to control the action but Cooke just sinks the hooks in.
Cooke working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cooke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Penn is surviving well by controlling Cooke's body position as best he can.
Cooke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Cooke's attempts to control the action.
Cooke moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Penn (2) vs (17) Cooke
Cooke tightening his grip on Penn, looking for the choke.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cooke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cooke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Penn showing good submission defense here.
Cooke gets his hands free as Penn looks to control.
Cooke controlling from the back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cooke controlling well, preventing Penn from escaping the position.
Cooke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Penn trying to control but not successfully.
Cooke tries to get the hooks in deep but Penn pushed the leg off.
Cooke gets his hands free as Penn looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooke trying to control.
Cooke looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Penn is controlling Cooke 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (17) Cooke
And that's the end of the fight!
Cooke wins on points by 17 to 4.
A less than humble Samuel Cooke misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Ziziou and Samuel Cooke. Ziziou comes to the cage accompanied by Coldplay - Paradise. Cooke has chosen Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Nick Ziziou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cooke moves into the clinch.
Cooke gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ziziou (0) vs (2) Cooke
Cooke looking to pass the guard.
Ziziou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziziou is trying to keep Cooke in close.
Cooke trying to control but Ziziou is working from the bottom.
Cooke controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziziou controls Cooke momentarily but Cooke frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke controlling from the top position.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Ziziou is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziziou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cooke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Ziziou is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ziziou looking to control.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziziou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziziou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cooke defends well.
Cooke stays in close to Ziziou's body and controls the position.
Ziziou is trying to control the position but Cooke postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziziou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cooke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cooke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ziziou's guard.
Still in half guard, Cooke seems content to control.
Ziziou is refusing to be controlled, as Cooke sits in half guard.
Ziziou tries to roll over but Cooke keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is working for a kimura but Ziziou is defending it quite comfortably.
Ziziou won't allow Cooke to pass to mount.
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort.
Ziziou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooke pulls his head out easily.
Cooke is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ziziou as he works his way to full guard.
Cooke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ziziou trying to control the position.
Cooke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziziou is retaining full guard.
Ziziou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cooke defends well.
Cooke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ziziou keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Ziziou working for a triangle but Cooke defends it easily.
Ziziou is breathing heavily.
Ziziou keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ziziou is trying to keep Cooke in close.
Cooke trying to control but Ziziou is working from the bottom.
Cooke is stalling in the full guard.
Cooke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziziou (0) vs (5) Cooke
Cooke is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ziziou will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cooke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cooke is trying to get an arm triangle but Ziziou is defending well.
Cooke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cooke in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cooke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cooke is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ziziou's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cooke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ziziou, who protects the arm well.
Cooke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cooke controlling from side mount.
Cooke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ziziou is looking to regain half guard here but Cooke keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cooke advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ziziou (0) vs (7) Cooke
Cooke controlling the pace for now.
Cooke is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Ziziou is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Ziziou flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cooke anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Ziziou and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cooke slips an arm under Ziziou chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cooke has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cooke is squeezing on Ziziou like an anaconda would it's prey. Ziziou fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Cooke!
After the fight, Samuel Cooke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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