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Event:
DK Battleground XII
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Lee drives through with a takedown into Cooper's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
Lee distracts Cooper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cooper's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee won't allow Cooper to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cooper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooper has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Cooper thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee with a nice head shot there.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Lee content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cooper has locked up a guillotine! Cooper's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lee is holding on here and Cooper must be using up a lot of energy. Lee has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cooper gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leo Cooper!
Leo Cooper took some time post fight to say the following; 'I beat everyone there is to beat. Im the uncrowned champion.'.
Mark Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'This a learning experience I will be back!!!Ill see you guys at the after party'.
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Event:
KONFLIKT FC XIII
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Cooper tries to keep at a distance but Epirus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooper managing to block the knees to the body from Epirus.
Cooper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Epirus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epirus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epirus tries to land a knee to the head but Cooper blocks with his arms.
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epirus struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
Epirus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Epirus lands an elbow that stopped Cooper in his tracks for a moment.
Cooper avoids a wild elbow strike from Epirus.
Epirus misses with a punch to the body.
Epirus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epirus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Cooper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Epirus has Cooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Epirus lands a knee to the body.
Epirus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooper's elbow.
Epirus keeps control of Cooper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Epirus lands a nice uppercut.
Epirus tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Epirus back against the cage.
Epirus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooper is defending well for now.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper prevents a body shot from Epirus.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Cooper tries to break free but Epirus pushes him back against the cage.
Epirus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cooper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Epirus swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epirus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Epirus on the inside.
Cooper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cooper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Epirus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Epirus.
Epirus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Epirus smiles and moves away.
Epirus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooper.
Epirus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Epirus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Epirus feints and then cracks Cooper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooper down.
Epirus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Epirus closes the distance and clinches.
Epirus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Epirus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cooper's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
Epirus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Epirus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epirus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Epirus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epirus pushes Cooper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Epirus obliges.
Epirus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Epirus - that landed with a thud.
Epirus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epirus tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Epirus scores with a shot to the side of Cooper's head.
Epirus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epirus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Epirus.
Epirus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Epirus trying to land knees to the body.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Cooper blocks a body shot from Epirus.
Epirus tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epirus can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyrrhus Epirus 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#
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Epirus circles away.
Epirus misses with a body shot.
Cooper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cooper shoots in for a double leg but Epirus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Epirus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cooper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Epirus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Epirus closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus pushes Cooper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Epirus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Epirus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epirus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cooper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Epirus lands a shoulder strike.
Epirus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Epirus crunches a lovely knee into Cooper's ribcage.
Epirus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cooper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Epirus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epirus cracks Cooper with a nice body shot.
Epirus digs a right hand underneath Cooper's ribcage. Cooper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Epirus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epirus.
Epirus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epirus scores with a shot to the side of Cooper's head.
Cooper takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Epirus. #ROC2#
Cooper is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epirus.
Oh Cooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Epirus lands a damaging elbow.
Epirus with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Epirus throws a big uppercut that drops Cooper! More strikes from Epirus and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cooper lies dazed against the cage as Epirus celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyrrhus Epirus!
The defeated Leo Cooper had this to say: 'I made a mistake. I let my guard down, my ego got the best of me..I'll do better next time I promise. '.
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Event:
KINGS of KONFLIKT
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Cooper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Cooper counters with a crisp one two that drops Diaz! Cooper thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Diaz to his feet! Diaz is in big trouble!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz misses with a hook
#TD#
and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Cooper finish him?#SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Cooper seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Cooper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cooper 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.
#T1#
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Cooper is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Cooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cooper defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cooper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cooper won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Cooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cooper defends well.#SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cooper defends it easily.#T3#
Cooper landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Cooper defends easily.
Cooper tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cooper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4##SUB2#
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cooper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cooper has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Diaz has Cooper pulled in close to control his posture.
Cooper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Cooper from standing up.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Cooper tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Diaz will probably get the nod.
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#
Cooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Cooper has been working on his balance at Bronx BJJ, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Diaz.
Decent striking displayed by Cooper there.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Cooper shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Cooper scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Diaz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Cooper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leo Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Diaz.#T1#
Cooper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Cooper is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz throws a jab when Cooper was well out of range.
Cooper throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Cooper gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leo Cooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooper tries to escape but Diaz is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cooper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cooper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Diaz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Diaz tries to score with some ground and pound. Cooper controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cooper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Diaz with the active half guard here but Cooper passes nicely into side control.
Cooper tries to stand but Diaz is controlling his head.
Cooper working away.
Diaz tries to bench press Cooper off him but Cooper keeps the position. #T4#
Cooper lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Cooper tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cooper.
Diaz wants to control but Cooper postures up.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooper sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Diaz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Diaz prevents Cooper from moving into mount. #SUB#
Cooper goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diaz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cooper's guard! Nice work there by Diaz!
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 Leo Cooper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooper stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Cooper counter with a right hand.
Cooper tries to clinch #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cooper is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cooper is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooper is retaining full guard.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cooper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cooper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cooper! #REVR#
Cooper tries to stand but Diaz controls the position and pulls Cooper into his guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Diaz 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#
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cooper gets back to full guard.
Diaz is fighting to break Cooper's control of his arms but Cooper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Cooper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control.
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Diaz advances to mount.
Diaz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cooper to take his back!#SUB2#
Diaz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cooper has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Diaz working for a choke but Cooper is defending well. #SUB2#
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4##SUB2#
Cooper defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diaz's arms. #SUB2#
Diaz has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Cooper is in real trouble here. Diaz gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Cooper is tapping out! Diaz wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Diaz!
A very excited looking Carlos Diaz 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.
Leo Cooper was interviewed post fight and said 'I made a mistake. I let my guard down, my ego got the best of me..I'll do better next time I promise. '.
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Event:
KING Tournament FINAL FOUR
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cooper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leo Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Diaz.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cooper avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Cooper tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cooper tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Diaz finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Cooper's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Diaz falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Cooper!
Leo Cooper looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I beat everyone there is to beat. Im the uncrowned champion.'.
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Event:
KING Tournament Rd 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Cooper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cooper throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kubanza wants to get back to his feet but Cooper drags him back down.
Cooper in side control, throwing shots but Kubanza defends.
Kubanza is trying to control Cooper's posture but Cooper avoids it.
Kubanza is looking for a sweep.
Cooper working away.
Cooper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SU#
Cooper has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Cooper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kubanza!#SUB#
Cooper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kubanza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubanza is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Cooper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kubanza is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cooper working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#
Kubanza is rocked!
Kubanza tries to buck Cooper off but Cooper is having none of it.
Kubanza is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kubanza is still in real trouble! Can Cooper finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper is looking to take a break and control but Kubanza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cooper wants to stand but Kubanza has his arm trapped.
Kubanza seems to have recovered his senses.
Kubanza misses with a strike from the bottom.#T2#
Cooper wants to stand but Kubanza is controlling his arm.
Cooper misses with the ground and pound.
Cooper trying to control the position but Kubanza is working away.
Kubanza tries to bench press Cooper off him but Cooper keeps the position.
Cooper lands a nice forearm strike.
Cooper working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kubanza sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Cooper stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kubanza as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Cooper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cooper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Cooper sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kubanza is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Cooper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cooper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kubanza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cooper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SU#
Cooper stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Cooper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kubanza on his heels. He'll look to pass Kubanza's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Kubanza is trying to control the position but Cooper postures up.
Cooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cooper lands a couple of digs.
Cooper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cooper won't allow Kubanza to get back to his feet.
Kubanza has momentary wrist control but Cooper slips an elbow through the middle.
Cooper stands and throws Kubanza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kubanza looks winded!
You can see the frustration on Kubanza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Cooper stands up.
Kubanza is looking to clinch but Cooper is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Cooper 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#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooper.
Kubanza shoots in for a takedown but Cooper shows good takedown defense.
Kubanza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kubanza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubanza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kubanza or perhaps it was just good defense by Cooper, which made it look bad.
Leo Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliezer Kubanza.
Cooper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Cooper with that takedown attempt.
Leo Cooper 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.#TD#
Kubanza tries to sprawl but Cooper drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kubanza is breathing heavily.
Cooper throwing shots but Kubanza is blocking nicely. #T1#
Cooper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Cooper. #SUB#
Cooper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kubanza is just riding it out for now. Cooper eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Cooper seems content to control.
Leo Cooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kubanza tries to get to full guard but Cooper has control of the leg.
Kubanza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cooper. #SU#
Cooper gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T2#
Cooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kubanza.
Kubanza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cooper as he avoids it easily.
Kubanza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooper.
Kubanza shoots in looking for a takedown. Cooper tries to sprawl out of it but Kubanza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cooper tried to counter with a leg kick but Kubanza avoided it.#TD#
Cooper gets a takedown into half guard.
Kubanza wants to control but Cooper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cooper is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3##SUB#
Cooper is looking for submissions but instead, Kubanza has regained full guard.
Cooper working some strikes from top position.
Cooper trying to control but Kubanza is working from the bottom. #SU#
Cooper decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Cooper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kubanza's half guard.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubanza can do to turn this around?
Cooper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cooper throwing shots but Kubanza is blocking nicely. #T4#
Cooper drops an elbow to the side of Kubanza's head.
Cooper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kubanza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cooper is trying to control. Kubanza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SU#
Cooper decides to stand up. #TD#
Cooper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kubanza was covering up waiting for the punch and Cooper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cooper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Cooper dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kubanza dives in and grabs Cooper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes down on Kubanza's head and hops out.
Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Kubanza moves out of range easily.
Kubanza throws a counter combo.#TD#
Kubanza tries to sprawl but Cooper drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cooper seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kubanza trying to get back to full guard but Cooper takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cooper in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB#
Cooper has hold of Kubanza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kubanza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cooper is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kubanza can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kubanza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooper looking to finish Kubanza with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kubanza!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubanza tries to hold on but Cooper pushes him away. #T1#
Cooper is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kubanza can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB#
Cooper looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cooper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kubanza is looking to escape.
Cooper 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.
Kubanza taking shots to the head.
Cooper scoring with strikes but Kubanza is staying in there.
Kubanza swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cooper controlling from the full mount.
Cooper lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Kubanza! Cooper sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Kubanza and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leo Cooper!
Leo Cooper looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I personally think after this performance, I should be consider as the face of this promotion. '.
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Event:
KONFLIKT FC I
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Cooper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scott manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #SUB#
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cooper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Scott looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cooper has picked Scott up and slammed him! Scott can't keep hold of the triangle and Cooper manages to pass to side control!
Cooper lands a nice forearm strike.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cooper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scott trying to control but Cooper postures up.
Cooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cooper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cooper is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Scott manages to get to full guard.
Cooper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Cooper with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
Scott is rocked!#SUB#
Scott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cooper defends well.
Oh Scott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott is breathing heavily.#T2#
Cooper lands a couple of digs.
Cooper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Scott looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cooper has picked Scott up and slammed him! Scott can't keep hold of the triangle and Cooper manages to pass to side control!
Scott seems to have got his legs back now.
Cooper wants to stand but Scott is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper cracks Scott with a big elbow.
Cooper lands a strong strike to the head of Scott. That's dazed him! Cooper looking to finish here. Scott is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Cooper lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Cooper!
Leo Cooper managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Annihilation Apparel, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Cockx takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cockx closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cooper circles away.
Cockx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cockx or perhaps it was just good defense by Cooper, which made it look bad.
Leo Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philippe Cockx.
Cockx shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cooper tries to counter with a takedown but Cockx is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Cooper gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Cooper tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cockx wants to improve his position but Cooper is controlling well.
Cooper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockx is not content to let Cooper control the position.
It looks like Cooper is going to stand back up.
#T1##SU#
Cooper stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cockx to get to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Cooper. No joy for Cockx on that attempt.
Cockx closes the distance and clinches up with Cooper, looking for a takedown. Cockx pushes Cooper against the cage but Cooper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Cockx scores with a takedown into Cooper's guard.
Cockx looks winded!
Cooper controlling Cockx's posture.
Cockx tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooper is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockx is fighting to break Cooper's control of his arms but Cooper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cockx wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving. #T2#
Cockx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cooper 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#
Cooper has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cockx really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cooper scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Cockx defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cooper.
Cockx tries to reverse the position but Cooper maintains control.
Cooper looking to finish Cockx with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cockx!
Cooper is landing with some decent strikes but Cockx is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Cockx is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Cooper! Cockx is hurt baaadly! Cooper is firing away with more strikes - Cockx is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Cooper!
A victorious Leo Cooper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Philippe Cockx had this to say: 'sorry, i lost of a fighter who was today better as myself, i'll be back, thanks on the fans and organisation '.
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