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CPFC 3 - Cooke vs Boaler PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ymir Gustafsson (ranked 3980 p4p, 6318 weight class) and Neda Teixeira (ranked 418 p4p, 567 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ymir Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neda Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teixeira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teixeira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gustafsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teixeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a hook to the body. Teixeira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Teixeira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gustafsson.
 It looks like Neda Teixeira has been cut.
Gustafsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teixeira throws a counter combo.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Teixeira is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gustafsson drops Teixeira with a beautiful combination! Teixeira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gustafsson is looking for the KO!
 Teixeira is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Teixeira. Teixeira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Teixeira is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustafsson finish him?
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teixeira seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice straight punches there by Gustafsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gustafsson.
A punch combination from Gustafsson misses.
Teixeira shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gustafsson lands with a right hand.
Gustafsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Teixeira moves forwards but Gustafsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gustafsson lands a left and a right that send Teixeira crashing to the mat, dazed. Gustafsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Teixeira moves out of range.
Teixeira unleashes a big counter combination but Gustafsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Teixeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson wants to clinch
and Teixeira counters with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Gustafsson.
Teixeira tries to move into range but Gustafsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Gustafsson misses its intended target.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Teixeira avoids it easily.
And Teixeira responds with a good body kick, but Gustafsson manages to step out the way in time.
Teixeira throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Gustafsson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Teixeira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gustafsson misses with a wild combination.
Teixeira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Teixeira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ymir Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with a head kick.
Teixeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustafsson.
Teixeira lands with a slapping head kick.
Teixeira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustafsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Teixeira counters by moving into the clinch.
Gustafsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses.
Teixeira breaks the clinch.
Gustafsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Teixeira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gustafsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teixeira counters with a low kick, right behind Gustafsson 's knee.
A head kick from Teixeira lands but Gustafsson takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira misses with a head kick.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ymir Gustafsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neda Teixeira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Teixeira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gustafsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Teixeira is in Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson lands an upkick as Teixeira stands over him.
Teixeira advances position into side control!
Gustafsson is trying to control Teixeira's posture but Teixeira avoids it.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teixeira can do to turn this around?
Gustafsson tries to bench press Teixeira off him but Teixeira keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Teixeira stalls from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Teixeira 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.
Teixeira is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Teixeira.
Teixeira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Teixeira.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Teixeira avoids it well.
Teixeira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gustafsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gustafsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gustafsson.
Ymir Gustafsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Gustafsson - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Gustafsson as he connects with a hook.
Gustafsson throws a shot from downtown. Teixeira moves away and avoids it.
Gustafsson throws out a loose jab but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira throws a counter combo.
Gustafsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teixeira is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Teixeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A swing and a miss from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands with a slapping head kick.
Teixeira lands a head kick!
Gustafsson misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Teixeira lands with a kick to the temple. Gustafsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teixeira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neda Teixeira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neda Teixeira's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the body
and Teixeira counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gustafsson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gustafsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Teixeira throws a head kick that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Gustafsson lands.
Teixeira tries a head kick but it misses.
Teixeira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gustafsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Gustafsson as he connects with a hook.
Gustafsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that Teixeira avoids nicely.
Teixeira looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gustafsson scores with a jab to the head.
Gustafsson throws a shot from downtown. Teixeira moves away and avoids it.
Teixeira is looking for the big counter here.
Gustafsson throws a lazy right hand but Teixeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Teixeira.
Gustafsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gustafsson checks a low kick from Teixeira.
Gustafsson misses with a looping left.
Teixeira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustafsson.
Ymir Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Teixeira.
Gustafsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Teixeira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gustafsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Teixeira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gustafsson pushes Teixeira off but Teixeira dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira 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 Gustafsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
More stalling from Teixeira.
Yet more stalling tactics from Teixeira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gustafsson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ymir Gustafsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gustafsson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ymir Gustafsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Poirier (ranked 3762 p4p, 6389 weight class) and Wake Baked (ranked 326 p4p, 435 weight class). Wake Baked has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dominick Poirier's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominick Poirier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wake Baked!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baked misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baked misses with a low kick.
Baked throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baked clobbers Poirier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baked.
Baked throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baked fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Baked does no damage.
Poirier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Poirier tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baked! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier shoots in for a takedown but Baked shows good takedown defense.
Baked throws a sloppy head kick
and Poirier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poirier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier takes the fight into the clinch.
Baked turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baked manages to end up in side control.
Poirier throws Baked to one side and escapes!
Poirier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baked manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier trying to control but Baked is working from the bottom.
Baked is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baked looks winded!
Baked looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baked can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baked managing to control the position.
Baked keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully.
Poirier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Baked keeps moving.
Poirier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baked is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Poirier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baked trying to control the position.
Poirier chips away with some ground and pound.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Baked keeps moving.
Baked controlling Poirier's posture.
Poirier 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.
Baked looking for a sweep. Not yet Baked, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poirier has closed the distance and engaged Baked in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike.
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baked tries a head kick but it misses.
Poirier defending well as Baked loads up on a big left hand.
Poirier shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poirier scores with a takedown into Baked's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Baked keeps moving.
Baked keeping full guard, as Poirier tries to pass.
Baked trying to keep a closed guard but Poirier is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Poirier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baked throws a head kick that misses.
Baked misses with a two punch combination.
Baked blocks a leg kick.
Poirier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wake Baked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baked swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poirier counters by clinching up.
Baked wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poirier manages to pull guard.
Poirier has control of Baked's left arm, preventing Baked from doing any damage.
Baked decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Poirier, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baked throws a head kick that misses.
Poirier gets a takedown into half guard.
Baked holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dominick Poirier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier is looking for a kimura here.
Poirier is trying to control the action in half guard but Baked is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Poirier 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier trying to control the action but Baked is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Baked wants to get back to full guard but Poirier has mounted him!
Baked is bucking up trying to escape but Poirier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Baked is trying desperately to improve position.
Poirier cracks Baked with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baked sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Poirier stops Baked from getting back to his feet.
Baked wants to get back to full guard but Poirier has passed into side control.
Baked tries to buck Poirier off but Poirier is having none of it.
Baked is breathing heavily.
Poirier decides to stand back up. Poirier steps back and let's Baked get back to his feet.
Poirier wants to clinch.
As Poirier backs off Baked throws a huge counter combo but Poirier manages to avoid it all.
Baked tries to clinch but Poirier moves out of range.
Dominick Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baked. Poirier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poirier throws a counter high kick but Baked was just alert enough to avoid it.
Poirier closes the distance and pushes Baked back into the cage.
Poirier manages to pull guard.
Poirier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baked content to stall in guard here.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet but Baked is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poirier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baked defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Poirier dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Baked tries to keep at a distance but Poirier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baked wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poirier has him pressed against the cage.
Baked takes an elbow to the forehead.
Baked drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Poirier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baked is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poirier to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baked has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poirier has Baked pressed against the cage, preventing Baked from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baked can't find room to land a body shot as Poirier controls the action.
Baked fails to pull guard.
Dominick Poirier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wake Baked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baked has Poirier pushed against the cage.
Baked creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Baked.
Poirier has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baked clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Can Baked hold on?! Poirier is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Baked wants to escape the position.
Poirier is cranking Baked's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Baked! He's tightened the choke and Baked is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominick Poirier!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Mazepin (ranked 3476 p4p, 23075 weight class) and Unstoppable Force (ranked 361 p4p, 595 weight class). Mazepin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, boom. Unstoppable Force has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Mazepin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Unstoppable Force!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mazepin.
Despite the aggression on Force's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mazepin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Force wants to stand up but Mazepin is controlling him.
Force is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mazepin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Horrible takedown attempt by Mazepin or perhaps it was just good defense by Force, which made it look bad.
Force is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazepin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Force as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Mazepin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Force wants it to stay on the feet.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Force slaps away a takedown attempt from Mazepin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mazepin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Force pinned against the cage. Force gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Mazepin backs off Force throws a huge counter combo but Mazepin manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Force gets caught flat footed, as Mazepin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mazepin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazepin is working hard here to advance position.
Mazepin drops back looking for a leg! Force is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Force manages to kick Mazepin off! Mazepin jumps back into Force's guard.
Mazepin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Force really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mazepin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazepin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mazepin stops Force from standing up.
Mazepin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mazepin 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.
Mazepin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mazepin drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mazepin as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Force screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mazepin! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fedor Mazepin!
An out of breath Fedor Mazepin 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cooke (ranked 1358 p4p, 2030 weight class) and Jonathan Boaler (ranked 184 p4p, 271 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 18 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Cooke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonathan Boaler!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaler misses with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a leg kick.
Cooke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Boaler 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.
Boaler throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaler avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Boaler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cooke thumps Boaler with a low kick.
Boaler throws a big shot that misses.
Cooke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boaler misses with a jab to the body
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler shoots in looking for a takedown. Cooke tries to sprawl out of it but Boaler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cooke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaler blocks a leg kick.
Matt Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cooke lands with a right hand.
Cooke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boaler.
Boaler feints the counter takedown.
Cooke throws a low kick, looking for Boaler's leg but Boaler calmly moves out of range.
Boaler rushes Cooke and presses him up against the cage.
Cooke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boaler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cooke walks away with a smile on his face. Boaler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cooke tries to keep at a distance but Boaler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boalers head.
Boaler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cooke just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matt Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Boaler.
Boaler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Cooke.
Boaler is trying to pull guard but Cooke has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cooke lands punches inside but they're not really causing 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!
Cooke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Cooke.
Boaler blocks a head kick by Cooke.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cooke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boaler takes the fight into the clinch.
Boaler tries to pull guard but Cooke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boaler is trying to pull guard but Cooke has him pressed against the cage.
Boaler jumps guard but Cooke stands there with Boaler around his waist. Boaler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boaler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cooke smiles and moves away.
Boaler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boaler.
Cooke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cooke is looking to chop away at Boaler's legs.
Boaler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice body kick there by Cooke.
Cooke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cooke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cooke misses with a leg kick
and Boaler counters with a shoot takedown. Cooke fights it but they end up in 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.
Boaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke keeping full guard, as Boaler tries to pass.
Boaler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boaler 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke trying to control the position here.
Boaler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cooke pulls Boaler in close to his closed guard and prevents Boaler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boaler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boaler closes the distance and clinches.
Boaler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cooke to keep the fight standing.
Cooke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cooke digs a right hand underneath Boaler's ribcage. Boaler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boaler is trying to pull guard but Cooke has him pressed against the cage.
Boaler is trying to pull guard but Cooke has him pressed against the cage.
Matt Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Boaler.
Boaler blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Boaler tries to pull guard but Cooke holds him up against the cage and eventually Boaler drops back down to his feet.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boaler can do to turn this around?
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boaler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cooke to keep the fight standing.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike.
Matt Cooke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cooke smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Cooke misses.
Cooke throws a head kick that Boaler semi-blocks.
A punch combination from Boaler misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boaler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cooke uses from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cooke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cooke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaler is keeping the position for now.
Boaler is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cooke rolls with it to try and escape but Boaler cranks on the arm and Cooke is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Boaler!
Jonathan Boaler is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jonathan Boaler made sure he mentioned MKFC , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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