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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coolster Cody (ranked 23819 p4p, 24219 weight class) and Blake Demust (ranked 606 p4p, 623 weight class). Cody comes to the cage accompanied by Too Cool. Demust has chosen Slow Hands as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coolster Cody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Demust!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cody moves into the clinch successfully.
Demust fails to pull guard.
Demust looking for a takedown.
Demust pulls guard effortlessly.
Cody trying to control the position from guard on top but Demust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cody wants to stand but Demust has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cody trying to control but Demust is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demust is looking to stand up but Cody isn't so interested in that idea.
Demust keeping moving, preventing Cody from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cody shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cody is looking for a kimura but Demust is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cody to get the leverage.
Demust pushes Cody off looking to stand but Cody dives back in and keeps control.
Cody is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Demust doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cody.
Demust is staying active underneath Cody, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demust is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cody pulls his head out easily.
Demust is trying to stand.
Cody escapes and gets back to his feet.
Coolster Cody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demust tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cody manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cody drives through and clinches with Demust against the cage.
Cody will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Demust up against the cage.
Demust avoiding damage as Cody throws knees to the body.
Demust is looking for a takedown.
Coolster Cody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Demust.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demust tries to break the clinch but Cody is controlling the position.
Demust breaks from the clinch.
Cody drives through and clinches with Demust against the cage.
Demust breaks from the clinch.
Cody shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demust but Demust pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cody fails with a takedown attempt.
Demust tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cody paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cody throws a combination that misses
and Demust counters with a good, hard body kick but Cody shrugs it off.
Cody is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demust looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cody tries to counter by clinching up but Demust breaks away and moves out of range.
Demust circles away from the clinch attempt.
Demust closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cody did well to prevent Demust getting side control.
Demust working the head and body with strikes.
Cody is staying active underneath Demust, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Demust missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demust decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Demust lands a front kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demust misses with a series of wild punches.
Cody half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blake Demust will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Demust gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Demust tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cody just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cody is trying to drag Demust to the mat but Demust just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Demust has Cody pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cody manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Demust tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cody smiles and moves away.
Coolster Cody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Demust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demust throws a quick inside leg kick.
Demust tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cody paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cody circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cody counters with a left to the body.
Cody changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demust tries to avoid it but Cody manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demust to the ground. Demust escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Demust wants to counter the offense by Cody and move into the clinch position.
Cody misses with a kick to the body.
Demust shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cody sprawls well. Cody wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Demust gets slowly back to his feet.
Cody is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Demust.
Cody darts in and clinches Demust up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cody gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Demust is trying to break free.
Demust is trying to pull guard but Cody has him pressed against the cage.
Cody has Demust pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Demust manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cody manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cody preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cody has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cody is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demust is stalling in the full guard.
Demust is looking to work some ground and pound but Cody has wrist control.
Blake Demust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cody has an active guard here but Demust has managed to pass into half guard.
Demust thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cody's head.
Demust is trying to control the action in half guard but Cody is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cody is trying to control but Demust manages to pass to mount!
Demust has hold of Cody's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cody manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demust looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cody wants to control but Demust is having none of it.
Demust postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cody looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Demust.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demust is landing with some decent strikes but Cody is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Demust misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Demust trying to control but Cody is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Demust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Demust moves into the clinch.
Cody has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cody is trying to break the clinch but Demust is controlling him.
Cody will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Demust up against the cage.
Demust has Cody pressed against the cage, preventing Cody from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Demust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demust tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cody smiles and moves away.
Demust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demust tries to clinch but Cody is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cody closes the distance and clinches.
Demust is trying to break free.
Demust wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cody wants to break free but Demust has control.
Cody is trying to break the clinch but Demust is controlling him.
Demust tries to pull guard but Cody holds him up against the cage and eventually Demust drops back down to his feet.
Demust on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Demust pulls Cody into guard.
Demust working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cody.
Demust tries to strike from the bottom.
Demust looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cody passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demust missing with punches from the bottom.
Demust manages to get to full guard.
Demust working a defensive guard here.
Demust tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cody throws a big elbow that misses.
Cody controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cody drops back looking for a leg! Demust is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demust manages to kick Cody off! Cody jumps back into Demust's guard.
Demust is looking to stand up but Cody isn't so interested in that idea.
Demust looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Demust is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Demust keeping moving, preventing Cody from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cody stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demust.
Demust throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cody 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.
Cody drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Demust manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cody has Demust in his guard.
Cody is working an open guard so Demust takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blake Demust.
I've got Demust winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Demust!
A less than humble Blake Demust misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Coolster Cody stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good One Dude! I'll See Ya On The Flip Side!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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