 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 1 (KT)
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Caria gets a clinch.
Caria lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Caria.
Cooper Iv throws a head punch that misses.
Cooper Iv is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Caria lands a nice uppercut.
Caria lands a left hand.
Cooper Iv misses with some punches.
Cooper Iv is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cooper Iv trying to land knees to the body.
Caria is leaning against Cooper Iv and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Caria.
Still in the clinch, Caria scores with a nice short uppercut.
Caria lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cooper Iv.
Cooper Iv tries to land knees in the clinch but Caria avoids the damage to the body.
Cooper Iv misses with the head strike.
Cooper Iv missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Caria - that landed with a thud.
Caria displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cooper Iv up against the cage.
Caria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Caria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caria throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cooper Ivs head. #T1#
Caria lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Cooper Iv is rocked!
Caria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooper Iv is still on wobbly legs! Can Caria finish him?
Caria cracks Cooper Iv with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Cooper Iv goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Cooper Iv wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Melankomas Caria!
Melankomas Caria decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ray Cooper Iv spoke after the fight, saying 'This was my last fight. I had a horrible career and it is time to hang up the gloves after a short career'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Chaos FC 24
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Cooper Iv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Assuie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cooper Iv throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Assuie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cooper Iv wants to get back to his feet but Assuie passes into half guard.
Cooper Iv strikes from the bottom but Assuie uses the opportunity to move to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Assuie has hold of Cooper Iv's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cooper Iv seems comfortable defending it but Assuie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cooper Iv is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cooper Iv is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Assuie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoel Assuie!
The defeated Ray Cooper Iv had this to say: 'This was my last fight. I had a horrible career and it is time to hang up the gloves after a short career'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Chaos FC 22
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Kantis.
Cooper Iv throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kantis's head.#TD2#
Kantis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Kantis has an Americana. Cooper Iv didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kantis is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kantis hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gantis Kantis!
Post fight, Gantis Kantis took to the microphone: 'Thank you. I am a fighter now, I like public toilets because there is no figging microwave there. Back me up ladies!'.
In defeat, Ray Cooper Iv stepped up to the mic, saying 'This was my last fight. I had a horrible career and it is time to hang up the gloves after a short career'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper Iv looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper Iv looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cooper Iv lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
OSullivan moves out of range as Cooper Iv throws a body kick.
As Cooper Iv looks to move away, OSullivan throws a big counter combo but Cooper Iv just gets out of the way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cooper Iv. OSullivan shrugs it off though.
Cooper Iv misses with a combination
#CL#
and OSullivan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Cooper Iv manages to break the clinch.
OSullivan dodges the punch combination from Cooper Iv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Cooper Iv lands but OSullivan takes it in his stride. #CL#
Cooper Iv gets tackled into the cage by OSullivan. OSullivan maintains the clinch.
Cooper Iv lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper Iv looking to throw knees to the head but OSullivan is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Cooper Iv digs a right hand underneath OSullivan's ribcage. OSullivan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OSullivan goes for a takedown attempt but Cooper Iv pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cooper Iv cracks OSullivan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cooper Iv looks for the body kick but OSullivan saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooper Iv.
OSullivan avoids a kick to the body.
#KD2#
Cooper Iv lands a big head kick that sends OSullivan tumbling to the mat! Cooper Iv takes a step backwards and waves OSullivan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
OSullivan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
OSullivan moves in looking to clinch but Cooper Iv pushes him off.
Oh OSullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooper Iv tries to clinch there but OSullivan circles away.
Cooper Iv wants to clinch up but OSullivan keeps it at a distance.
OSullivan is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Cooper Iv Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! OSullivan is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ray Cooper Iv!
Post fight, Ray Cooper Iv took to the microphone: 'This was my last fight. I had a horrible career and it is time to hang up the gloves after a short career. I am glad I could end off on a win'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Cooper Iv throws a head kick that misses.
Peters 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.
Nice body punch from Peters.
Both fighters circling a little - Cooper Iv finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cooper Iv throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Cooper Iv.
Cooper Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peters swings for the body but Cooper Iv moves out of range.
Peters takes a swing at Cooper Iv's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Cooper Iv lands but Peters takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Lucky Peters has been cut.
Cooper Iv takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cooper Iv throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peters.
Cooper Iv avoids the body shot from Peters.
Ray Cooper Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peters slips a jab and a cross from Cooper Iv.
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!
Peters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peters will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Peters takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Peters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Cooper Iv misses with a body kick.
Cooper Iv closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cooper Iv - that will leave a mark!
Cooper Iv throws the kick towards the body but Peters avoids it.
Cooper Iv misses with a body kick.
Peters swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper Iv.
Cooper Iv will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Peters misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Cooper Iv. Those never looked like landing.
Peters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cooper Iv throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooper Iv is looking to clinch but Peters is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peters throws the left hand but Cooper Iv avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick from Cooper Iv.#T2#
Cooper Iv pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Cooper Iv.
Cooper Iv looks to land a body kick but Peters moved away.
Cooper Iv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peters is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cooper Iv rather than just go for the knockout.
Cooper Iv misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooper Iv misses with a series of wild punches.
Peters connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cooper Iv connects with a high kick.
Cooper Iv tries to land a front kick but Peters steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cooper Iv moves in looking to clinch but Peters pushes him off.
Peters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cooper Iv tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper Iv takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Peters.#T3#
Cooper Iv tries to clinch up but Peters circles away and keeps his distance.
Peters scores with a hook to the body. Cooper Iv takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cooper Iv misses with a wild combination.
Peters stuns Cooper Iv with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooper Iv pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Peters back to the cage. Cooper Iv follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Cooper Iv.
Good standup being displayed there by Peters as he connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Peters finds it's target.
Cooper Iv walks into a jab.
Cooper Iv wants to clinch up but Peters keeps it at a distance.
Peters throws a hook to the side of Cooper Iv's head but Cooper Iv sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peters circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Peters misses.
Peters scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cooper Iv looks to score with a jab to the body but Peters is just out of range.
Peters connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cooper Iv momentarily.
#T4#
Cooper Iv misses with a head kick.
Peters lands a nice looking body shot.
Cooper Iv really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cooper Iv misses with a double jab.
Peters avoids the body shot from Cooper Iv.
Peters blocks a head kick by Cooper Iv.
Cooper Iv misses with a kick to the body.
Cooper Iv takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Peters.#ROC2#
Cooper Iv is rocked!
Cooper Iv swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Peters counters with a crisp right that sends Cooper Iv to the canvas! Peters follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucky Peters!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucky Peters thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ray Cooper Iv spoke after the fight, saying 'This was my last fight. I had a horrible career and it is time to hang up the gloves after a short career'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Cooper Iv shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OSullivan eats them both and turns towards Cooper Iv to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Look low, kick high! Cooper Iv uses the oldest trick in the book to send OSullivan tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Cooper Iv is absolutely delighted - when OSullivan wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ray Cooper Iv!
Ray Cooper Iv looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This was my last fight. I had a horrible career and it is time to hang up the gloves after a short career. I am glad I could end off on a win'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Cooper Iv misses with a double jab.
Cooper Iv wants to clinch up but OSullivan keeps it at a distance.
Cooper Iv darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and OSullivan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
OSullivan stalling.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that OSullivan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that OSullivan 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.#T1##SU2#
OSullivan decides to stand and escape the position.
Cooper Iv looks to land a combination. OSullivan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper Iv looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper Iv tries to close the distance and clinch up but OSullivan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cooper Iv tries to clinch but OSullivan moves away #TD2#
and OSullivan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OSullivan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
It looks like OSullivan 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.
OSullivan looking to pass the guard.
Cooper Iv knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OSullivan on the ground.
OSullivan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
OSullivan stands up and waves to Cooper Iv to follow him. #T3#
Cooper Iv wants to clinch up but OSullivan keeps it at a distance.
Cooper Iv thows a body kick. OSullivan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ray Cooper Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cooper Iv clinches up against the cage.
Cooper Iv prevents the takedown attempt.
Cooper Iv tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cooper Iv scores with a knee to the head.
Cooper Iv pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cooper Iv throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper Iv with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OSullivan has Cooper Iv pressed against the cage, preventing Cooper Iv from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Cooper Iv.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooper Iv.
A knee to the head by Cooper Iv.
Cooper Iv misses with an elbow over the top.
OSullivan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper Iv tries to land a knee to the head but OSullivan blocks with his arms.
Cooper Iv misses with a punch to the body.
OSullivan stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Cooper Iv.
Cooper Iv throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OSullivan blocks it with crossed arms.
Cooper Iv really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OSullivan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cooper Iv walks away with a smile on his face. OSullivan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cooper Iv tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooper Iv tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OSullivan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper Iv tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OSullivan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper Iv tries to close the distance and clinch but OSullivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper Iv tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and OSullivan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Cooper Iv is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and OSullivan has latched onto it... Big trouble! OSullivan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Cooper Iv is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from OSullivan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enda OSullivan!
The defeated Ray Cooper Iv had this to say: 'This was my last fight. I had a horrible career and it is time to hang up the gloves after a short career'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
FF 2
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Thirteen shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooper Iv sprawls well. He's pushed Thirteen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cooper Iv lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thirteen tries for a takedown but Cooper Iv sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Thirteen gets a double leg takedown into Cooper Iv's guard.
Thirteen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thirteen cracks Cooper Iv with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Thirteen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thirteen throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Thirteen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thirteen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Thirteen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thirteen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Thirteen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cooper Iv's head.
Thirteen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thirteen distracts Cooper Iv with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thirteen is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooper Iv has wrist control.#SUB2#
Thirteen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thirteen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thirteen stands up over Cooper Iv, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thirteen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thirteen slips nicely into half guard.
Thirteen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Thirteen 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! Cooper Iv is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Android Thirteen!
Android Thirteen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ray Cooper Iv spoke after the fight, saying 'Indigo Myles is tough. Good job to him, i'll be back! I must get back to the gym and improve my game. Thanks for coming out to support me and this event. Shout out to my sponsor Quarks nutrition.'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC 12: Retaliation
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cooper Iv gets caught flat footed, as The Blitz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The Blitz 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.
Cooper Iv will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Blitz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cooper Iv keeping full guard, as The Blitz tries to pass. #SUB2#
The Blitz drops back looking for a leg! Cooper Iv is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cooper Iv manages to kick The Blitz off! The Blitz jumps back into Cooper Iv's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw The Blitz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The Blitz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
The Blitz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cooper Iv wants to stand up but The Blitz is controlling him. #SUB2#
The Blitz drops back looking for a leg! Cooper Iv is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cooper Iv manages to kick The Blitz off! The Blitz jumps back into Cooper Iv's guard.
The Blitz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The Blitz passes into half guard.
Cooper Iv really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cooper Iv is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
The Blitz is looking for a kimura but Cooper Iv is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Blitz to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Blitz wants to pass to mount but Cooper Iv is defending the position. #SUB2#
The Blitz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cooper Iv is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jose The Blitz!
After winning the bout, Jose The Blitz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ray Cooper Iv spoke after the fight, saying 'Indigo Myles is tough. Good job to him, i'll be back! I must get back to the gym and improve my game. Thanks for coming out to support me and this event. Shout out to my sponsor Quarks nutrition.'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC 11: Bloodsport
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Takaziko throws a right hand that Cooper Iv ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper Iv also avoids with ease.
Cooper Iv tried to counter with a leg kick but Takaziko avoided it.
Takaziko is looking to land body kicks.
Cooper Iv looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Takaziko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cooper Iv being controlled for a moment.
Takaziko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaziko throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cooper Iv works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cooper Iv has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takaziko lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Takaziko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cooper Iv's head.
Cooper Iv trying to control here.
Cooper Iv is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Takaziko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cooper Iv wants to get back to full guard but Takaziko has passed into side control.
Takaziko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#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.
Cooper Iv avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Takaziko.
Takaziko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU2#
Takaziko decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Takaziko looking to score a takedown here. Cooper Iv is defending well but Takaziko drives through and ends up in Cooper Iv's guard.
Cooper Iv utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SU2#
Takaziko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cooper Iv.
Mako Takaziko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper Iv throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Takaziko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cooper Iv!
Takaziko throws a strike aimed at the side of Cooper Iv's head but Cooper Iv avoids it well.
Takaziko working the ground and pound. #SU2#
Takaziko decides to stand back up.
Cooper Iv misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Takaziko misses.
Cooper Iv really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick by Takaziko misses
and Cooper Iv counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Takaziko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Takaziko gets to his feet - Cooper Iv follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Takaziko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cooper Iv napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takaziko cracks Cooper Iv with a big elbow.
Takaziko controlling the position from side mount.
Takaziko in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper Iv looking for a sweep but Takaziko has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Takaziko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mako Takaziko 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#
Takaziko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooper Iv manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper Iv is looking to counter punch.
Takaziko moves out of range of the body kick from Cooper Iv.
Takaziko is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cooper Iv circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cooper Iv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mako Takaziko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper Iv connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takaziko momentarily.
#CUT#
It looks like Mako Takaziko has been cut.
Cooper Iv just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper Iv missing with a left hand there. Takaziko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooper Iv lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Takaziko is rocked!
Cooper Iv misses with a low kick. #T1##TD2#
Takaziko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takaziko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takaziko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takaziko stands up over Cooper Iv, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Takaziko stands and steps away. Cooper Iv gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Takaziko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Takaziko landing strikes. #T2#
Takaziko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mako Takaziko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takaziko working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Takaziko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2#
Takaziko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Good leg kick by Cooper Iv there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cooper Iv checks a leg kick. #T3##TD2#
Takaziko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Takaziko happy to just control the position for now.
Takaziko looks up at the clock and then as Cooper Iv takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Takaziko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cooper Iv tries to escape but Takaziko is in control. #SU2#
Takaziko decides to stand back up. Takaziko steps back and let's Cooper Iv get back to his feet.#TD2#
Takaziko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Takaziko is breathing heavily.
Takaziko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4##SU2#
Takaziko decides to stand and escape the position.
Cooper Iv lands a head kick. Takaziko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Takaziko with a poor takedown
and Cooper Iv makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Takaziko really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper Iv fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takaziko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takaziko shoots and misses
and Cooper Iv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooper Iv lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Ray Cooper Iv will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mako Takaziko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooper Iv tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takaziko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takaziko looks to land a combination but Cooper Iv avoids it well.
Ray Cooper Iv is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooper Iv jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#KD#
Cooper Iv feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Takaziko sprawling to the canvas! Takaziko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cooper Iv finish him?!
Takaziko is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper Iv finish him?
Takaziko misses with a low kick as Cooper Iv jumps back.#TD2#
Takaziko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cooper Iv!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Takaziko stands up.
Takaziko wants to stay close but Cooper Iv steps back to make room for something. Takaziko seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Cooper Iv and Takaziko drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ray Cooper Iv!
Ray Cooper Iv made sure to mention his sponsor, Quark's in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC Wednesday Night Fights #6
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Island shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Island passes to side control. #SUB2#
Island has an Americana. Cooper Iv didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Island is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Island hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mister Island!
Mister Island bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Ray Cooper Iv was interviewed post fight and said 'Indigo Myles is tough. Good job to him, i'll be back! I must get back to the gym and improve my game. Thanks for coming out to support me and this event. Shout out to my sponsor Quarks nutrition.'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC5 - Born on the 4th of July
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Myles tries to clinch up.
Myles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Myles wants to clinch
and Cooper Iv counters with a good low kick that Myles was not able to check.
Myles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooper Iv throws out the jab.
Myles misses with a head kick.
Indigo Myles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper Iv looks to land a left hand but Myles moved out of range nicely.
Myles throws a sloppy head kick
and Cooper Iv counters with a series of strikes. Myles will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Myles is rocked!
Myles lands a nice shot to the body.
Myles fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooper Iv is looking to clinch but Myles is avoiding it.
Myles is looking to clinch but Cooper Iv is avoiding it.
Cooper Iv connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Myles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cooper Iv is out of range.
Cooper Iv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Myles.
#T1#
Myles tries to clinch there but Cooper Iv circles away.
Cooper Iv throws a powerful right kick. Myles tried to block low but the kick was high! Myles was taken right off of his feet! Cooper Iv jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ray Cooper Iv!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ray Cooper Iv waved his t-shirt featuring Quark's 's logo in front of the cameras.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC3- SHOW MONEY
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1#
McHough misses with a low kick.
Cooper Iv looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McHough throws a leg kick which misses Cooper Iv's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooper Iv tries to avoid it.
A jab from Cooper Iv misses.
Cooper Iv lands a nice shot that snaps McHough's head back.
McHough cracks the inside of Cooper Iv's front leg.
McHough fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cooper Iv on the side of the head.
Cooper Iv works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cooper Iv throws a sloppy head kick and McHough moves out of range easily.
As Cooper Iv tries to get set, McHough tries to push him back and clinch up but Cooper Iv manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
McHough moves into the clinch.
Cooper Iv wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Cooper Iv.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McHough lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McHough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooper Iv backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper Iv tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McHough's elbow. #T1#
McHough lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, McHough scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cooper Iv misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from McHough.
A left hand lands to the body for McHough.
Cooper Iv working aggressively here.
McHough lands a shot to the body.
McHough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McHough.
McHough lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper Iv creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooper Iv misses with a punch on the inside.
McHough lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from McHough - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper Iv working hard to break the clinch.
McHough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cooper Iv tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McHough lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooper Iv backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McHough.
Good body shot from McHough.
#T2#
Cooper Iv can't break the clinch.
McHough lands with a right to the head.
McHough pushes Cooper Iv back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cooper Iv's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Cooper Iv is rocked!
McHough working aggressively here.
Cooper Iv is still on wobbly legs! Can McHough finish him?
McHough misses with a short punch on the inside.
McHough lands a hook that snaps the head of Cooper Iv backwards.
McHough creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cooper Iv with a big uppercut! Cooper Iv tries to clinch up but McHough pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cooper Iv to the mat! Cooper Iv covers up and McHough unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ben McHough!
Ben McHough managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Quark's , into his post fight interview.
The defeated Ray Cooper Iv had this to say: 'Ben McHough is one bad dude! Good job to him, i'll be back! I must get back to the gym and improve my game. Thanks for coming out to support me and this event. Can't wait to see the title fights, especially Pacheco vs Jacobs! '.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
