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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Cook (ranked 1369 p4p, 986 weight class) and Tyson James (ranked 176 p4p, 129 weight class). Solomon Cook could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyson James's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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 35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Solomon Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson James!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James prevents a body shot from Cook.
Cook scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
A short uppercut from Cook.
Cook lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Cook scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Cook lands a nice uppercut.
Cook misses with a body punch.
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
A short uppercut from Cook.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Cook tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Cook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James tries for a takedown but Cook manages to get underhooks.
Solomon Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson James.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Cook.
Cook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Cook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Cook lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Cook lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Cook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Cook lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cook scores with a shoulder strike.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cook up against the cage.
Cook tries a body shot but James blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Cook manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James wants a takedown.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cook lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Cook misses with a body punch.
Cook pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Cook.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James wants to break free but Cook has control.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cook pulls his leg out and moves away.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cook quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
James is trying to work for a kimura but Cook is defending well.
Cook makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Solomon Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cook wants to get back to his feet but James drags him back down.
James working the head and body with strikes.
Cook pushes James away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, James gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cook prevents James from improving position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Cook dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cook has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. James has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cook.
Cook pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Cook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Cook lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Cook pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Cook.
Cook thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cook scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Tyson James has been cut.
Cook throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cook misses with a punch on the inside.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Cook.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cook.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook misses with a body punch.
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solomon Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson James.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cook is defending well.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Cook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cook struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook working aggressively here.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James prevents a body shot from Cook.
Cook working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cook seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if James can turn it around.
Cook digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
James is breathing heavily.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Cook pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James blocking some punches.
James prevents a body shot from Cook.
Cook scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Cook scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Cook.
Cook lands a hook to the side of the head.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cook fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cook catches James napping and connects with a big right hand that sends James to the canvas!
James is rocked!
Solomon Cook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James has a closed guard, preventing Cook from standing up.
James is still in real trouble! Can Cook finish him?
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Cook stopping the sweep attempt from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
James shoots in for a takedown but Cook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cook thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cook is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Cook! James is out on his feet! Cook rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - James is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! James is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tyson James spoke after the fight, saying 'When I am defeated, I stay humble. I'd like to thank my friends, my family, and all of my fans for giving me this career. This was likely the last fight in my career and I just want everybody to know I loved doing this. Thank you all! '.
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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